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061107 CC Reg AgP CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD' SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 . (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128' www.ci.shorewood.mn.us . cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Executive Summary Shorewood City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 11 June 2007 . 5:30 p.m.- Council Work Session Agenda Item #3A: Enclosed is the Verified Claims List for Council approval. Agenda Item #3B: Staffing - No action required Agenda Item #3C: Plans, Specifications and Estimate and Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Lift Station 12 Rehabilitation Project are being presented for approval. A resolution ordering the improvement, approving the plans, specifications and Engineer's estimate, and authorizing the Advertisement for Bids is included for your consideration. Agenda Item #5A: Excelsior Covenant Church is seeking tax-exempt financing for construction of its school. The City of Deephaven is willing to do so on the Church's behalf. As the project is within Shorewood, the Shorewood City Council must hold a public hearing regarding the financing. Steve Fenlon, on behalf of the Church, will explain the technicalities of the process for the Council. The City's bond counsel provided a memorandum explaining the issue and noting that the City of Shorewood would have no responsibility or exposure with the financing. Staff recommends that the Council adopt the resolution setting the public hearing for July 9,2007, on this matter. Agenda Item #5B: Tad Shaw, Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) representative, will provide a report on MCE activities. Agenda Item #5C: Patrick Hodapp, Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission representative, will provide a report on LMCC activities. Agenda Item #8A: Excelsior Covenant Church has requested a conditional use permit to construct a small accessory building (this must be the year for churches to construct accessory buildings) in the northeast corner of their property. The proposed 10' x 18' structure will replace a somewhat smaller building in that same location. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the C.U.P. as presented. ...... t . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .... Executive Summary - City Council Meeting of 11 June 2007 Page 2 of3 Agenda Item #8B: Blair and Sharon Bury have requested an amendment to the Zoning Code that would change the requirement that swimming pools be enclosed with a four-foot non-climbable fence. They prefer not to have to fence across the pond at the west end of their property, even though there is an existing fence in that location now. Staff presented research on how several communities with relatively up-to-date codes handle such situations and recommended against the proposed change. At the meeting the applicants provided a list of local communities that either do not require fencing, or recognize water as a barrier that does not require a fence. After considerable discussion, the Planning Commission recommended to deny the request for a zoning text amendment. There was subsequent discussion about the possibility of a variance; however, staff and the Commission expressed skepticism relative to hardship, since the fence could easily be constructed in a location less conspicuous than the pond edge. The applicants were offered the opportunity to amend their application to request a variance instead of an amendment. This revision would require a new notice and return to the Planning Commission. To date we have not heard from the applicant. The City Council should direct staff to prepare a resolution for denial for its June 25, 2007, meeting. Agenda Item #9A: The EFD Board has reviewed reports prepared by technology and imaging consultants regarding plans and costs to improve them for capital budgeting purposes. When it acted on the proposed 2007-2028 CIP of the EFD, the Shorewood City Council indicated that it would review its action regarding capital funding for technology when such a report was prepared. The consultants' reports indicate that at least $35,000 for technology improvements by the end of2008 was likely. After reviewing these reports at its May 30 meeting, the EFD Board believed that approval of the 2007-2028 CIP with $35,000 for capital budgeting purposes was reasonable, justifiable, and appropriate. The City Council should determine whether it will reconsider the 2007-2028 CIP with the $35,000 amount shown for technology improvements and a $170,000 total in capital transfers. Agenda Item #9B: Councilmember Callies asked that staff advise the City Council as to what regulations the City may have relative to noise. The Planning Director has prepared a memorandum explaining what we currently enforce, including both Code and policy. If the Council believes an ordinance related to noise or noisy activities is in order, staff should be directed to research the matter and return with a draft ordinance. Agenda Item #10A: After a long time to conclude negotiations, Xcel Energy has settled on a figure of$169,000 as the amount to invoice the City for placing Xcel's facilities underground for the County Road 19 intersection project. The City had planned to pay for these costs through a surcharge to all of Xcel' s ratepayers in Shorewood, rather than from City funds. The proposed surcharge results in an amount of $1. 75/month for 35 months for residential-class customers. Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution authorizing the surcharge by Xcel Energy. CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 11,2007 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING A. Roll Call Mayor Lizee _ Woodruff Turgeon _ Callies Wellens B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, May 29,2007 (Art.- Minutes) B. City Council Work Session Minutes, May 29,2007 (Art. - Minutes) 3. CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve items on Consent Agenda & Adopt Resolutions Therein: NOTE: Give the public an opportunity to request an item be removedfrom the Consent Agenda. Comments can be taken or questions askedfollowing removalfrom Consent Agenda. A. Approval of the Verified Claims List (Art.- Claims List) B. Staffing - No action required C. Approve Plans, Specifications and Estimate and Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Lift Station No. 12 Rehabilitation Project (Art. Engineer's memorandum, Resolution) 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR (No Council action will be taken.) 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Mr. Steve Fenlon to Request Public Hearing regarding Tax-Exempt Revenue Note for Excelsior Covenant Church School (Att. - Administrator's memorandum, Resolution) B. Report on Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) activities by Tad Shaw, MCE Representative C. Report on Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC) activities by Patrick Hodapp, LMCC Representative CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - June 11,2007 PAGE 2 OF 2 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. PARKS 8. PLANNING - Report by Representative A. Conditional Use Permit Amendment (Art. - Planning Director's memorandum) Applicant: Excelsior Covenant Church Location: 19955 Excelsior Blvd B. Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Pool Fences (Art. - Planning Director's memorandum) Applicant: Blair and Sharon Bury Location: 28160 Boulder Bridge Drive 9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS A. 2007-2028 CIP for Excelsior Fire District (Art. Administrator's memorandum) B. Noise Regulations (Art. - Planning Director's memorandum) 10. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS A. Authorization for surcharge by Xcel Energy for undergrounding electrical facilities as part of the County Road 19 project (Art. Administrator's memorandum, Resolution) 11. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff B. Mayor & City Council 12. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 5795 Country Club Road 13. RECONVENE TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 14. ADJOURN CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2007 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Present. Mayor Lizee; Councilmembers Callies, Turgeon, Dawson; Associate Artorney Mayeron; Nielsen; Director of Public Works oodruff; Administrator Planning Director Mayor Lizee called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Absent: None B. Review Agenda Wellens moved, Turgeon seconded, APprlJ~l"'Ml~e Agenda as 1 ~ .~; [ ! ~ I I~lt; 111 1 } , 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES \';1 '\f!ljl!1I1UIl; . 'i ' · j II 'I' j. j . :,1 ',WII'll" II. .'", I.' HIIII W A. City Council ~~g~~ar Meeting Mif1"~e~, MaY"~d~007 dllllllhllllj!l, 'II! ii' 'I' \" III' 'I I Callies moved, well~nsi!~;econded,.~pprOving th~l~ity Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14,2007, as presentetl~ ijli~jOn passQtl 5/0. Ill. I '11111, 'I" ','I .' . III ,I,: p 1:11' lUI; '11'IIl!lHli ji' B. ,~.tty,Council WijllU Ses~io~IMjlJ);,t~~~'May 14,2007 "'IUmllwl'II!. 11lilh ' " .phll.' inf~~ 'f< "d~r~~~d~~. ~11H}:~ f Wellens;~oved, WOO'(h.>>Wfl;~econ(It!<<i,A,.pproving the City Council Work Session Minutes of May 14, 20!0i?l1~1~~ presented. M"~jJQ1n, passellifl4'Q,;jjl ",IllI.n- lll!..ll....... p'.....f t:-"{!nl:>-nrLtcHp' 'WIL. '1IIj'. Iii 3. cd~~~~,T AGENDAlllll!l' lllw'lil' ., ~t.UU:i- . -~i_tf Mayor Llzee revle~~d)the Item~!0n the Consent Agenda. 'lmn, "' ~Hhlh ,fUr Wellens moved, Wo~mU<<ffl~econded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda and Adopting the Res()~Wiions Therein. A. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Staffing: 1. Public Works Temporary Seasonal Worker 2. Part-time Liquor Store Clerk (This was moved to Item 9.A under General/New Business) 1#2A I SHORE WOOD CITY COUNTIL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 2 of 7 C. City Clerk's License Approvals 1. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 07-033, "A Resolution Approving a Temporary 3.2 Percent 'On-Sale' Malt Liquor License Excelsior Firefighters Relief Association." 2. Licenses to Sell Fireworks Products D. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 07-034, "A Resolution APl?ifoving the Final Plat of R Bowman Third Addition", and Approving the DeYj,~"p'm,pt Agreement for R Bowman Third Addition Planned Unit Development_1m" ,l!UnUI\. ,*_Il } -~ \: ~.Ili II.~. -~. Accept Proposal for Safety Services with Safe ~tfttIre "illlll., ,L 'j d!hll Approving ORDINANCE NO. 436, "An~~dl"nn,~~ Enacti~~IQflPIt\dopting the 2007 S-2 Supple~ent to the Code of Ordi~it:*~es for t~e City ,of ShdF~mtll?,d Minn~sota", and Approvmg RESOLUTION N911~~rl~35, "Tli~, Official SummUmtmfliOrdmance 436" " 'j!l1l1lllh '11U' . !llllll. ,IWlht lll' "I!~I!I';dlW' ' Authorize Expenditure of Funds to Cleariljt>>~hSE Area Water Tower (This was moved to Item 1 O.C under Won~.$)IL '1;111 tl;i with a cot E. F. G. Administrator Dawson stated that Council I, ,'r} {l)n to Item 3.D. Motion passed 5/0. 4. MATTERS Mayor Lizee stated Main Improvements regard to specific work Lane Road Reconstruction and Water evening's Council work session meeting with (CIP) proposal. The CIP was a planning tool for related to the planning of the Project at the 5. A. Lake Excelsior Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Committee Funding for the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration Administrator Dawson Excelsior Chamber of event. Dick Osgood, the Chair of the 4th of July Commirtee of the South Lake - was present this evening to make an annual request for funds for the Mr. Osgood thanked the City for its support for this event in past years and for including information about the event in the Shore Report. He stated the event was very patriotic and family oriented. The day's activities started early in the morning with the firecracker race and ending in the evening with a fireworks display. Some of the other event activities were a childrens parade, a fishing contest for children, a concert for very young people, a sand castle building contest, performances by two bands in the afternoon, and a performance by the Minnesota Orchestra. SHOREWOOD CITY COUNTIL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 3 of 7 Mr. Osgood stated that he was present this evening to ask the City to contribute funds that would help offset the costs for the event (e.g., public safety, permits, etc.). He then stated the City had contributed $2,200 for the event for the last few years, and the City's 2007 budget included $2,200 for the event. He challenged the City to increase its contribution to $2,500 this year. Woodruff moved, Wellens seconded, Authorizing $2,200 of Funding to the South Lake - Excelsior Chamber of Commerce's Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Celebration Activities. A. or activities the Councilmember Turgeon questioned if Council would like to specify contribution could be used for. Other Councilmembers did not think that Motion passed 4/1 with Turgeon dissenting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PARKS Arctic Fever Report 'Ullh Director Brown highlighted the 2008 Arctidlb;~"elh;I?lanning 2007. The 2008 event would be held in conju":.~n~Ulm usinesses :.J 'j'? the Excelsior Commons would be involved. AllhArcii would be held at Freeman Park.. A musher dogll$'ed,tl~ funding for a fifteen-minut~,1 I~~~ri\,vorks display'~~sJbeing sou ;lljWJ dlll"llh 'Illi 8. PLANNING ,d'llll1. 'Iii! III r!" i'll!llh ill: 1\1. .' !ttPp> .. J~t;_.. _ qntIi' Commissioner Gagne repo~e~I~\1iWU~~~t!ly~nfi,~~re9)Hd actions taken at the May 15, 2007, Planning Commission m~~lIm!llqM"detail~~I~I~he ~;)J)mtij~~NW~A~ meeting). ill,! lull! !!lIU1d.... I.'. ','.,1. i.,.".,..... ., 11.,.1...'..,...... ',......,...,., q f rill! '111I1U1h idh, drrt-r RenewaIUQ~R~ditioijij'llM~f~fre~mit for Storage Building 'lll;!IIIIII'..I' APP~~fl,a.;r. i,t:(jWt SavIOr Lutheran Church '111111,.,1..,. LocatiR.".:i ~3290 State Highway 7 ': %f1fh ,-~iB 't -,'. It.. -.,....,I."._,.:......~.. I' 1)1) Director Nielsedl d that Ouh~avior Lutheran Church was located at 23290 State Highway 7. In late 2000 t?e .Churchl~anted.fll~ond~tional use permit (cy.P.) to construct a~ addition on the east end of the bUIldmg to be usealqiIP,~@,inmul1lty room and gymnasIUm. The plans also mcluded a proposed storage building (garage) to bql!lbcated at the northeast corner of the easterly parking lot. Although the community room additi16n was built following approval of the C.U.P., the storage building was not. Because conditional use permits expired if they were not used within one year, the Church had reapplied for a C.U.P. to build the structure. He noted the proposed structure measured 32 feet x 36 feet, which was somewhat larger than the original plan which was 24 feet x 32 feet. He explained that although the larger structure would result in the loss of one parking space, the Church had nine more spaces than what was required by the Zoning Code. He stated the proposed structure complied with City's zoning regulations. been held on May 15, It was anticipated that would occur in Shorewood the activities planned. Sponsor Nielsen stated that the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the C.U.P. SHOREWOOD CITY COUNTlL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 4 of7 Commissioner Gagne commented that the increase in the structure size was necessary to accommodate a larger bus, which had been donated, than the Church had in 2000. In response to a question from Councilmember Turgeon, Director Nielsen stated the proposed structure complied with the 15-foot height restriction. In response to another question, Nielsen explained that he had done sound testing with regard to the Church's HV AC and the sound decibels were within PCA regulations. He commented that the HV AC did have an annoying pitch; but, neither the City's Code nor the PCA regulations addressed that issue. He stated there would be no change to the existing lighting, and that lighting was in compliance. ill', 1,!I,II!llu>, ", '" Wellens moved, Callies seconded, Approving RESOLUTION NO. oiAl036, "A Resolution Granting a Conditional Use Permit for the Construction of an Accesl~~ptllml,J1IRding at the Our Savior Lutheran Church." Motion passed 5/0. dl' ' I!llh, {{tit {t1tiHh,. 1111,'10 9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS lllll;, "11111111 ,', , A. Part-time Liquor Store Clerk '111\11111'11 II' This item was removed from the consent agenda at I Callies moved, Wellens was needed to perform duties ten hours per week, position which was Administrator Dawson explained the reqm~~h!r r a part-time previously performed by one part-time liquotUl who had 'l:t and some of the duties performed by the full-ti eliminated. Councilmember Wood' il" ensure it reflected the cos Liquor Operations budget be reviewed to not receive any benefits nor would it be eligible 10. A. Award Contract for Radio Read Meters Administrator Dawson tabulated on May 23, the bids for the Water Meter Replacement Project were opened and Director Brown stated the City had received two bids. The low bid was placed by Northern Water Works Supply for an amount of $255,295.38; that company was considered a leader in the supply and installation of radio read water meters. This project was estimated at $210,000 within the $1,525,000 bond issue in 2005. Based on the recommendation from two councilmembers, Staff reviewed the bid and determined if the two-inch and three-inch diameter meters were omirted from the project, the revised amount for the project would be $223,331.21 (or a savings of $31 ,964.17). SHOREWOOD CITY COUNTIL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 5 of7 Brown then stated there were bond proceeds available from the bonds issued for the building rehabilitation phase of the Amesbury Well project to cover the $13,331.21 difference between the original bonding amount and the modified bid. He explained that when that cost for that phase of the project was estimated, the estimate included funds to do more rehabilitation work than was ultimately needed. Brown went on to recommend awarding the contract as it was bid out, and Staff would then present Council with a change order that would eliminate the replacement of the 2-inch and 3-inch diameter meters. He noted that the larger diameter meters would eventually need to be ,~r,placed. I,Ulllh, Councilmember Callies stated the reasons for doing the project inclu~Aijl~~fety'l~nd efficiency gains. If th~ larger-diameter meters w.ere not re~laced then there would still i~~I~~~lll,~oncerns and inefficiencies wIth regard to manually readmg those sIxteen meters. '1ll!1'lllIlh, !Ill" 'Ill, "'Iln, Director Brown reviewed the reasons the meters needed.h~IH::l&'typraced. Therel would be achieved through the use of electronic metrnli'eading technology. Th artacks would be reduced. The new meters would beIDRt~i~ccurate; meters aged th and as a result the City lost revenues from incorrect rrieaSUtmB!~apa~' 'il~' 'IHll!,dl " {1: ~] r l J:.~t J J In response to a question from Councilmember Callies, Direct~<<mrgwn explained larger diameter meters were needed to handle significant water for commercl~~if~tounts or for areas that had a large number of irrigation heads). He stated it possible to'!t~~\1\~e ~!1 existing 2-inch diameter meter with a I-inch diameter meter. illlllll,l Jiv f re efficiencies that ilities from dog ~,l~.Q,I~'eteriorated '1111P II H n Councilmember Wellens commented that if the be any issues related to dQgl replacing the meters, AIVlr Councilm~m?er Wel~~rlti~l~~,ed that order to ehmmate them tr~llill",i.,l"..r""'i,.,e..""",p.. ''''1.1, "Inl' Councilmern,b~flmt"tiftl"(f statJUI applauded,,~11'Pfinalwgl~IMiSlY to dlJjf t.~.'Z'~'1\b.l project.,f' . e commented tW~tl~b.,ere w hl:J:;l 7tt[Jttt neeq;tBltfe:lll,yplaced. '1111111 ffil ~ ;l; ~ \ 1p' [j Director B~~lJJ,HlWfted that thelUHange order to eliminate the larger diameter meters would also include another small d~~<<t~\?n. ,ill ttIIU~~., .[..~.~.~. Wellens moved, wUqP~~f~jI~econded, Approving RESOLUTION NO. 07-037, "A Resolution Accepting Bid and Aw~t"ing Contract for Water Meter Replacement Project, City Project No. 07- 04." Motion passed 5/0:' sites, there would not that was not the only reason for larger would have to be replaced. could be discussed further when the change the replacement of all the City's meters; and he was higher than the amount of bond proceeds for the meters in addition to the sixteen meters that would also B. Change Order for Badger Field Lighting Project Engineer Landini stated that Council awarded the contract for the Badger Field Lighting Project to Honda Electric at its April 23, 2007, meeting. The bid was awarded before the results of the soil boring logs were analyzed, to keep the project on schedule. The results of soil borings that were obtained confirmed that there was approximately 9 - 10 feet of clay-fill materials overlaying approximately 12- 24 feet of organic solids. The initial recommendation from the soil engineer was to install piling for the SHOREWOOD CITY CO UNTIL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 6 of7 four light standards that had been proposed. An alternative of spread footings had then been proposed. The cost for the 6.4-foot spread footings for each pole would increase the project cost by $4,320.85, Wellens moved, Woodruff seconded, Approving RESOLUTION NO. 07-038, "A Resolution Approving a Change Order 1 for the Badger Field Lighting Project, City Project No. 06-07." Motion passed 5/0. C. Authorize Expenditure of Funds to Clean the SE Area Water Tower dk This item was removed from the consent agenda at Councilmember Woodr,l!1~f!~lF~quest. til!' " Councilmember Woodruff suggested that the authorization of fun~41IPJ~ihhe cleaning of the SE Area _; ::~,: ' . ,: ;: ~.'" i= ;~ Water Tower be postponed until there had been discussion with re(~~r'd to tfiiji~Q07 - 2011 CIP. He stated that i~, 2~06 the Council ha~ delayed th~ rehabil~tati?n""o,Jlif~el,I([ower ll~~~~h,r,O,.,O,8 or 2009. If the rehabIlItatIOn was to be done m 2008, he dId not thmk It,>>1ais'a:Qgood use of fun"~;.,to spend $4,000 to clean the Tower this .year. If the rehabilitation was d~ln~gd until ?009 he wouldlij~flfl?rt doing minor work on the Tower thIS year. , .ilIUli,i,:,.""" ll.""" , 'flH 1',1"'111 1"'111111, 11', '11'11 ;ll'H" ""hll'!" 11 'i :"" /t"[h>~J Councilmember Callies stated she had also wondered when\~ lh~6ilit~ition project wdbld be done, She stated the Tower did not look very nice, and it was a marter 0 ~'H,pride to improve its looks. From her vantage point, the Tower served as a gatewa~,lJinto the communit;l!lft"~,stated residents of other cities had f'-t:!. 'i ~. " : %t {1'::i;\; related to her that they thought the Tower loo~r~nlm?:'. '1!lm!;. ,il Hj,hlWHh '1IIII'I"I:!!' '"'HIIII1''' ,Iii' I , . II, :IQ,lll.il, Ill" . In response to a questIOn from Councllmember !~,allIes,~~~~~tw Browflllstated that If the Tower were to be cleaned in 2007 it would result in a slight redJijtioqli~lth~I&~~ifl~PI(i)'% of the $4,000 cost for cleaning) for the rehabilitation 0 an initial cle~nitig; the To~~P'would still have to be power washed before it could be stated that tff~ITower looked "tough". In 2006 he had received approximately fifteen ~o the Tower'~lkppearance. t, 'lh~:X:lfJ " " WI' ~IWl~~'i~Hm~~~e'Authorization of the Expenditure of Funds to a JiiiyhJH~,<<~tVtity Council meeting. Woodruff moved, Clean the SI;I~ll~liWftter j' IIIP !lllt'!!I'I',",',lL tiP" - ''' ---~1....itJt}tl Co~ncp~~inber Callies II~t~t~f1I~~e proJeo'tlsp.nuld be approved tH?t'tlUlght. 1,1'", pi I' "I,H t [ I!II!! '; II; Mayor LizeJIs~4frqthe cleaninaipf the Tower had been discussed for a few years, and it continued to get delayed. She thOllr~nMhe cleanirtrlshould be approved that night. Ip hl,'l ' dl ~tE'i__,_:. "f": I 'ihh, ,p,i!/' C '1 b W d ff. D' B d 'f C 'I h' d n response to a quest.ttll,,','..,'II,tij(j)1'n ounCI mem er 00 ru, lrector rown state I ouncl aut onze the funds six weeks fro~~~w the cleaning could still be accomplished in 2007. ,I/' to continue this to a future meeting; she thought the Councilmember Turgeon stated she did not think it was appropriate to authorize funds for cleaning the Tower in 2007, if the Tower were to be rehabilitated in 2008, Motion passed 4/1 with Lizee dissenting. SHOREWOOD CITY COUNTIL REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2007 Page 7 of7 11. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff 1. Report on Spring Clean-up Director Brown stated that approximately one-third the number of the appliances collected during previous spring clean-up days were collected this year. The amount of electronic refuse had increased substantially over previous years. He then stated that he would provide with the statistical information about this year's spring clean-up day at a future meeting. B. Mayor & City Council (LMCC) full its Joint Powers had grown, but for Councilmember Woodruff reported on a Lake Minnetonka committee meeting he had attended. He stated the LMCC Agreement and would also conduct a review of its what constituted a quorum remained the same. budgeting. The LMCC's Executive Committee's Councilmember Turgeon suggested Council schedule performance review for sometime in July. Sh~.stated she would that would be used for discussion. There Was~?nsensus to discussion and the informal review for July 23,g007. Mayor Lizee stated she attended a State of the~aters>Surfinw~~pn>May 24, 2007. The meeting was attended by various offici~ls ftity administratopsfrom the fourteen Lake Minnetonka area cities; officials form the Minnesota 1JiSe, and Senate; > . and representatives from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation Districtdmi~ Three l~ty>ers Park Dist~ict, the Lake Minnetonka Association and the Minnehaha Creek W8.tersl1e>d'District AdministratorP)a~~on ~tated there was an EFD work session scheduled for May 30, 2007, to discuss a very preli1Uiti~ry 2008 EtD Operating Budget. ~. f" 12. ADJOURN "'IItII lItT\t, .:i' Wellens m~tJ~>>.~h~Toodruff s~~~hded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of May 29,2007, at 7:50>!lliM. Motionlpassed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SWtBMIJftED, Christine Freeman, Re~~rder Christine Lizee, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDA Y, MAY 29, 2007 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. or Immediately Following Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mayor Lizee called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Present. Mayor Lizee; Councilmembers Callies, Dawson; Associate Attorney Mayeron; Nielsen; Director of Public Works Administrator Director Absent: None B. Review Agenda Wellens moved, Woodruff seconded, passed 5/0. 2. 5795 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD Administrator Dawson with Home Leasing & house located at 57931,,' restrictive terms to th'e fi had authorized an agreement services for the City-owned there had been discussion regarding adding for addition to the firm's leased based on f60uld provide a 90-day notice of early termination after six assed, and that the lessee would be given credit for the last standard for a lease was one year. ~ ~ prepayment of the first month's rent and a security deposit equal to tll t. The property manager did not recommend requiring the last month's , m up-front as it would limit marketability. ~ Carpet .,~, aning at the end of the lease - the lessee would be responsible to pay for professional carpet cleaning. ~ Water softener - the lessee would be responsible for operating the softener during tenancy. ~ Pets - the property owner preferred to market the property with the option that one small pet would be allowed, and he/she would not permit a pet if the potential lessee did not appear to be responsible. A larger security deposit would be required if there was to be a pet. I #2B I CITY OF SHOREWOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 2 of7 Administrator Dawson stated the more terms there were in a lease the fewer potential lessees there would be. After discussion, there was Council consensus to modify Home Leasing & Management's standard lease to include the above terms. Administrator Dawson clarified that the property manager must have a legitimate reason to request to enter the house, and the manager had a list of items he/she would want to check on that would allow him/her to enter the house every few months. Administrator Dawson stated this item wouil;4"be addressed at a , 11 ilK .~. & ~. s Attorney Mayeron excused himself form the ~~~il>>~lft~\~1:,10 P.M. \11 "qthUli.H i[; "jl"I!!", 3. DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTj~IROGMW1UInIIl1l b,dl dIPi,,! '11Lci1W'llllllllW Administrator Dawson st~~~I1@o<<<<, had receivedl~;"very first",lcrfaft of the City's 2007 - 2011 Capital Improvement Program,~~~P) for di sion purpose~l,The accompanying cover memo he had prepared provided an overvie'NiijQWnRital im, ~men~ budg~d: CIP was a. snapshot of needs, a sched~l~ of improvements, and a schel:lU fiQyll1g; it was mt ed to be reviewed and changed as conditions and priorities cha~~~.',He co ~'hlih,~mj:lt,~l~, possible to level out future capital expenditure spending, ~i~'l>>Im:q.hl~~~I~:ent ,11,draft"et~l.!IUlil;ex~laine? that Staff had .attempted to optimize t~e schedule~~;usmg tliedttfnf~\ructu ~m. rovement Matnx wlllch rated the vanous roadways; the Matnx helpedii~i~etermining wH1~)plifl~oject~I~li?e combined to optimize benefits. The availability of funds for s~0Y~litftf~r managemen'fl~Wl1l>roveme rojects would be the driving factor in determining what street reconstruc~t4i'4\hprojects could B~IRerfor ~tl:UI-r-h~'fUH Dawson noted'iitUtll~pcal Roadl#~y Fund and the Storm Water Fund lacked the funds to perform key infrastructure mairlt~~~ll~e pr?J!~tts. lJU~I;U'-I." ,tt,~.~Jf 'It I Jil" Dawson stated a key ass~1hption in the preparation of the CIP was the level of transfers that had been made in the last few year~" would continue to be done in the next few years. Praise Church had be pursued to recover related that it was Praise Church and be recovered in Associate Attorney Mayeron stated Attorney Keane had related merged into Livingwaters Church; therefore there was an existing some of the City's loses. If the City chose to pursue recovery Keane's recommendation to file suit in conciliation court Livingwaters Church as the defendants. The maximum conciliation court would be $15,000. The cost to go to Mayor Lizee questioned if this topic could be 11,2007. on June Dawson stated the City currently transferred $345,000 from the General Fund annually to the Local Roadway Fund; of that $160,000 was allocated per year for roadway seal coating and overlay improvements. If that level of funding were to continue, it would take a few decades just to reconstruct all of the roadways rated "3" in the pavement management assessment done in 2007. The proposed Amlee Road / Glen Road / Manitou Lane Road Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project would consume a significant portion of the Local Roadway Fund. The ability to accelerate roadway reconstruction would require significantly higher revenues than the City was currently receiving. CITY OF SHOREWOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 3 of7 The following possibilities for significantly increasing funding for roadway reconstruction were reviewed. The City could issue bonds for roadway reconstruction without a referendum; the issuance of bonds would be limited to projects listed in the CIP, and a petition signed by a minimum of 5% ofthe registered voters could force the matter to referendum. The City could levy assessments against the adjoining properties to reflect the benefit the properties would receive. State Statutes do not give cities the authority to establish a s,W~et utility, although efforts had been made in the last several legislative sessions to g~n~1itHa~\~uthority. tlf' Dawson stated that a revision related to the technology/office equ;\~~I!~~li und portion of the CIP had been provided to reflect the financial software package whicl~!~~d i~~; ently been omitted. In previous years that fund had been labeled as public facilities(;9ffiIJ~ equipI this draft the public facilities fund was moved back to the General Fund atiitHi~htin\e, and tn facilities/office ,e :~} - .. I , equipment fund was relabeled to technology/office equipm.~flt. dk HilL ! Dawson clarified that the purpose this evening waSI1~\~Rtnl,}OWar~,JI~~;eement on the and ti.metable for the. next five years. The CIP depicted wll."mhe,~f~fnh9ught were and hIghest value projects for the next five years.'\illllli, * I 1:1' _; 1 % ~.I.I: IlJ_~ Director Brown stated it had been past prac~\~fflfR}und various pitli~I~~.,~ major road reconstruction out of the appropriate fund (i.e., water main insta'1i't~l~1t~I~m;~ water impPd>~~mf;.t1:ts, roadway improvements, and sanitary sewer improvements would all beclfUlldeQi~ut!,9f a differe~~;;fund). The cost for roadway t t " _ - " " :i ? ~, i j ; :(, :; 0<. .; I -, reconstruction had increased substantially over t~F lastJeWIM~~m,.w~.ich resulted in funds in the Local Roadway Fund being consu~F\~H t a higher ratel~~ollWad b~~HI,*,~H~ed. Previous major storm water improvement projects (e'~HltlhHlii ~ory storm w~~Fr plan upda,te, and the Mary Lake project) resulted in the Storm Water FU~l~I~~ing SigI irntly under fu'blY,ed. \\''11;11111; II 111\,.\\ Brown explained there wa~I~lhli ,~;\~tg~Y that couldltpplace the current overlay method that he would like to see the City test, altPl~ltHg!~11~1\W;9h\~~r;(i,',it deal of history with regard to the use of that technology. J;~~I>>"!lI!l~~brolo ' app;CHHmM~~JW'one-half of the cost of the current overlay method. The City"IPI-rvt:inn.et()~ljij~IIffR~bcurr. !~ing the new tech.nology .for one-~nch ove~lays, and the City of Plymo; Was trymg It onl~~~F of It 1~~?:F;,sacs. An engmeer WIth the CIty of Mmnetonka related that he th&\ e new technoloMM~''Puld ha~~;~1ife span of approximately eight years. There were currently three cont ,s that had beenltf:qined alia certified to use the new technology. He suggested the City do a pilot with ,I ew technoloMjUon Yellowstone Trail between Country Club Road and Lake Linden Drive; that roa iWas high t.Mffic and it still had some structural integrity. He would also like to test the technology on~~tt;-traf~~lfoad. He commented that once a roadway had deteriorated to the degree that it had heaved or 15~~~l~,qIj,;lthe new technology would not work. The City's roadways rated higher than 3 could be candidates fd~IU~fing the new technology on. He stated if he could work out the details with the contractor, he would bring the request for conducting a pilot project using the new technology to Council at its next meeting. ~ ~ ~ priorities priority There was ensuing discussion regarding the CIP. There was Council consensus to leave the following in the CIP as presented or to make the identified changes to it. CITY OF SHOREWOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 4 of7 ~ No further transfers would be made to the Land & Open Space Acquisition Fund, and its existing funds would be transferred to the Storm Water Management Fund. If funds were needed for land acquisitions it would be funded out of the General Fund. ~ The Municipal Water System projects would remain a presented. ~ The Parks projects would remain as presented. ~ The Public Facilities fund would be expanded to include one-half of the cost to refurbish City Hall in 2008 and the second half in 2009, based on the most recent cost of $2 million to do that project. There would also be a transfer in from the Technology/Equipment Fund (see below). ~ The Sanitary Sewer projects would remain as presented. ~ The current Technology/Office Equipment Fund ould reduced to $100,000, and the remainder would be transferred to the s Fund. There would not be a $50,000 transfer into the Technology/Office 2008. ~ The Equipment Replacement Fund should be the peaks and valleys in funding, understanding that delaying replacement could result in the need to purchase a in a particular year. ~ The following clarifications were made. ~ ~ The Land and Open Spacel~cquisition fund cost to ~rocess land that 1*II~fi?I~~rty owner conservatIOn easements.!I;!J1;;1ll The list of roadway overlay pr6~J~ctsj[~!ij~ The scheduling of some of th~lwoje~f~I~~J accumulate,d, ',!~lfl9JJ,!Rh funds to p~y ~~{,fpe cost 0 There was,"~!M:!:!ir! ded project ~~~eduled 1. The li~j~Wtion reH . ation projectsl{or the lifts on Enchanted Island and Shady Island were!seH~ftl'll~d in 0 l' to level out s#'n~!pg. The $50,0(1X~IJRrr yj 1~IJ!vltration & II1i'qldw (1&1) reduction project was to conduct the investigation an" I\?ilf' 1'~~~mmll1itX ;!~;J&I. H'I~houldii"4)'nt,ify wH.atQJIHJ~rojects would be done in 2008 so that information cou 1~+I,I>> d in !1~irJP!~ring the 2008 budgets. The General Fund budget would be prepared 'l~ summ-er~J~n~11t included transfers into some of the funds for the projects being consij in the ~f~PThe Enterprise Funds budgets would be prepared in October Novembe ,. Parks ca projects identified for 2008 were projects the Park Commission highest priority. Parks projects identified further out in the five-year given as in-depth consideration. The Commission had been quite projects that would consume the $320,000 in the Park Fund. Park had also been used to fund Parks projects in the past; but park dedication fees For roadway projects which also included a water project component, the water project costs were funded from assessments. The $53,000 shown in Public Facilities in 2007 was for window replacements and HV AC changes. The $140,000 in 2008 was for drainage and siding. The funds for the Public Works addition project for a cost of $400,000 were budgeted as follows: $60,000 was budgeted in 2006 for an architectural study (which was not done); $170,000 was budgeted in 2007; and it was assumed the remaining $170,000 would be budgeted in 2008. The 2006 and 2007 funds were accumulating in the General Fund. The ~ ~ in the near future. was related to having ~ ~ ~ ~ CITY OF SHOREWOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 5 of7 ~ CIP reflects the full cost of $400,000 in 2008 as that is the year the project was expected to be completed. The quality of truck maintenance had extended the dump-truck life-cycle from ten years to 15 - 20 years. In 2003, a capital assessment policy was adopted, and that policy addressed the expected life-cycle of equipment, but not other assets (e.g. water towers). Depreciation sheets were maintained for equipment. Bonds had previously been used to fund water towers or other utilities. The decision regarding the funding of very costly items such as that was whether to depreciate the item and save money for its rep!~acement or to finance the I h h h . fb d d .... ,(!HI'1 rep acement t roug t e Issuance 0 on s an pay lor It 9)~\fjtfl'm,e. There had been previous consensus by Council to not a'~s for r~adway improvements. There had been previous discussion by Council assessing for storm water management improvements, but no decision discussion would be continued in a future meeting. ~ ~ ~ ~ The following suggestions were made to enhance the Additional noteworthy comments were as fJilgU1~h, 1 t' I-:t 1.1 ~_! H t f II f ~.-';' i j:~: f $1 Ii 1 There w.as.a suggestion that a.r~fEr, ~~ll ," ould be for each fund. A des~n~tlon should ~e p~ovIde~lfor t,~ll Works exp~nsion project, and the pnonty Oft'l t project II1 relatIqj1~I\~1JP 0 0 should be dIscussed. A ~ombin~~I~~Hjf!lo do all of tH":foadway. .water m.anagement projects and estImat~~lcosts ~lt4, be prepared'lt:or CounCIl to reVIew so It can understand what finall~il~ltnf9~rces ~~pld be requiredll~\~)1mplete them, and to ensure the priorities are correct. ltIIIH>.,!!;;; '.llpl ~!~~"~eshouldl"WI~I~lt"h~I~~1t~~~\~Wn~t~tfocusing on roadway improvement projects. ~ ,.I!nmJNI~ii~r't>' proJ~~lfpl, not just'f~ll~-W!y improvement projects, must be considered when dlllll" determi,I 1'}YhiclHij iority projects. would be funded.. . ,'IIRK The Am ll~~d ! "R~d / Ma?Itou Lane Road ReconstructIOn. and Water Mam il!!lIIIWII) ImprovemeI t~im~~Ject c ,.' ldlbe done II1 2008 based on current assumptIons for the Local 1lllllih,Roadway FunqHI,ut it V{< uld significantly impact what roadway reconstruction projects l!11.I~R!lld be done i\1l~tlture years. 'lJ1'IKffirnology in~~ntory wa~ available; that inventory would be provided to Coun~il: A reqlil'~~IWaS In~<Ie for a prOjected technology replacement or purchase schedule, sImIlar to th'Jl~"ft\~,~nt replacement projections. JII!I) 4. something ~ Re-order the projects by meaningful. Re-order the sources and uses of funds list ~ ~ ~ ~ OTHER f';' A Glen Road property owner questioned if the property owners along Glen Road would have any say in the Amlee Road, Glen Road, and Manitou Lane road reconstruction and water main improvements project for which a feasibility study had been done. She stated that it sounded the City had already decided to do the project as described in the feasibility report. Council clarified that was not the case. Wally Piroyan, 24845 Glen Road, stated he spoke with Engineer Landini the previous week regarding the feasibility study, and Landini had been very helpful. He then stated his concerns about the feasibility report and the potential project with regard to Glen Road. The draft feasibility report for that project did CITY OF SHORE WOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 6 of7 not address the impact on the environment, and the report's mention of a few trees was very arbitrary. A survey had not been done as part of the feasibility study to provide information regarding where the new street would be located; therefore, it would not be appropriate to draw any conclusion from the report. The report did not address utilities, or the impact of moving the telephone poles would have on the mature trees. The feasibility report did not address the decrease in property values that would result from the loss of mature trees; an arborist should be hired to evaluate the short-term and long-term impact from the loss of trees. He suggested residents should be provided with drawings depicting what Glen Road would look like after the project had been completed. He noted that Kate Netwal had previously submitted a petition signed by seven property owners at the west end of Road and a resident on Harding Lane requesting that Glen Road west of Manitou Lane not be He stated that in the eleven years he had been a property owner on Glen Road he had any of the property owners request that Glen Road be widened or that City water be installed. Director Brown explained that the first step in feasibility study to determine the scope of the roadway be constructed, and could the project be funded did not address the level of detail requested by Mr. Piroyan; given to move forward with the design ofth,<i\f?roject. llll l}, Director Brown then explained if Council app' step would be for Council to review the desl comment on the project. The impact on the would be reviewed. the project, then the next then be held to take public and possible assessments Engineer Landini stated Mr. Piroyan's concerns would feasibility study was to determine the viability of the There was public had been done. be difficult to stop the project once the design property owners and informational meetings phase. Kate N stated' impacting reducing the there was a cost to the City for the feasibility study. She on Glen Road did need to have the drainage issues if it would be possible to evaluate the possibility of Road without doing a new feasibility study. Councilmember this project. that the purpose of the work session was not to discuss the details of Mayor Lizee neighborhood meeting be scheduled to listen to the residents' concerns. She stated the feasibility report did not address details that had been mentioned. Nothing had been decided with regard to advancing the project. Mr. Piroyan expressed concern that he thought the project had moved to this level "under the radar". Mayor Lizee stated that nothing had been done "under the radar" and nothing had been decided with regard to the project. She again stated another neighborhood meeting could be scheduled and an information packet could be provided to the Glen Road property owners. She then stated property owners would be notified of the neighborhood meeting schedule well in advance of the meeting. CITY OF SHOREWOOD WORK SESSION MEETING May 29, 2007 Page 7 of7 5. ADJOURN Woodruff moved, Turgeon seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of May 29,2007, at 9:46 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk ATTEST: PAYABLESAPPROVALS For 06/11/2007 Council Meeting Prepared b~? '/ / ,_' Date: Michelle T. Nguy n, ~r. Accounting Clerk Reviewed by: ~tL ~ Date: t96/!!7ft7 Bonnie/Burton Fi 1;/ Approved by: Crai Date: !},!Jl!J7 A PAYROLL APPROVALS For 06/11/2007 Council Meeting Prepared by: ,. Date: ;} J'" kJ Reviewed by: L. {/o,( Date: (!JGlo1/07 Bonnie Burton, . ance Director Approved by: Date: tJt lJ7 01 Crai awson, City Administrator CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Celebrating 50 Years · 1956 - 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council Craig Dawson, City Administrator FROM: J ames Landini, City Engineer DATE: June 07, 2007 RE: Approve Plans, Specifications and Estimate and Authorize Advertisement of Bids Lift Station 12 Rehabilitation Project Attachment 1 is excerpts of the plans, specifications, and engineers estimate for the Lift Station 12 Rehabilitation Project. Estimated costs for the construction are shown in Attachment 1. If approved, the bid opening will be conducted on July 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Recommendation Staff is recommending approval of resolution that approves the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate and authorizes advertisement of bids (see Attachment 2.) A resolution is included for your consideration. ,~ Ii' t PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ..... June 11, 2007 Rehabilitation of Lift Station No. 12 City ProjectNo. 06-01 WSB Project No. 1608-05 I Attachment # 1 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (763) 541-4800 Prepared for: CITY OF SlIORE\VOOD Prepared by: ... WSB & Associates, Inc. PROJECT MANUAL REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO. 12 CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 CITY OF SHOREWOOD HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA June 11, 2007 Prepared by: WSB & Associates, Inc. 701 Xenia Ave South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (763) 541-4800 (763) 541-1700 (Fax) REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO.12 CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MN WSB PROJECT NO. 1608-05 WSB Engineer's Estimate Project Number: 01608 -05 Project Title or Name: Reconstruction of LS No. 12 Work Type: Final Design Item No. Description I Units I Base Bid I Alternate I Quantity Unit Price Total Price Schedule A - Chritmas Lake Point Lift Station (12) 2100.601 LIFT STATION REHABILITATION LUMP SUM Base Bid 1,00 $67,000.00 $67,000.00 2101.511 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LUMP SUM Base Bid 1.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SQYD Base Bid 38.00 $10.00 $380.00 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 MOD TON Base Bid 35.00 $33.00 $1,155.00 2350.501 TYPE LV 4 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (B) TON Base Bid 5.00 $150.00 $750.00 2350.502 TYPE LV 3 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (B) TON Base Bid 5.00 $135.00 $675.00 2357,502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GALLON Base Bid 3.00 $5.00 $15.00 2573.502 SILT FENCE, TYPE MACHINE SLICED L1N FT Base Bid 113.00 $8.00 $904.00 2575.605 SEEDING, MIX 240 (INCL. TOPSOIL & FERTILIZER) ACRE Base Bid 0.50 $4,400.00 $2,200.00 2573.502 SILT FENCE, TYPE SELF -SUPPORTING TREE PROTECTION L1N FT Base Bid 101.00 $10.00 $1,010.00 Total Schedule A - Chritmas Lake Point Lift Station (12) $75,589.00 Total $75,589.00 Certified By: Registration No. Date: http://wsb4/RtAEC/materials.asp?WorkOrderId=3196& W orkOrderNum=01608%2D05&Pr... 61712007 PLAN SYMBOLS STATE UNE COUN1Y UNE TOWNSHIP OR RANGE LINE SECTION LINE QUARTER LINE SIXTEENTH LINE RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE SLOPE EASEMENT PRESENT RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTROL OF ACCES UNE PROPER1Y UNES (EXCEPT LAND UNES) VACATED PLATTED PROPER1Y CORPORATE OR CI1Y UMITS TRUNK HIGHWAY CENTER LINE RETAINING WALL RAILROAD RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY RIVER OR CREEK DRY RUN DRAINAGE DITCH DRAIN TILE CULVERT DROP INLET GUARD RAIL BARBED WIRE FENCE WOVEN WIRE FENCE CHAIN UNK FENCE RAILROAD SNOW FENCE STONE WALL OR FENCE HEDGE RAILROAD CROSSING SIGN RAILROAD CROSSING BELL ELECTRIC WARNING SIGN CROSSING GATE MEANDER CORNER SPRINGS MARSH ~~~~:RD } BRUSH NURSERY CATCH BASIN FIRE HYDRANT CATTLE GUARD OVERPASS (HIGHWAY OVER) UNDERPASS (HIGHWAY UNDER) BRIDGE BUILDING (ONE STORY FRAME) F - FRAME C - CONCRETE S - STONE T - TILE B - BRICK ST - STUCCO IRON ROO OR PIPE MONUMENT (STONE. CONCRETE. OR METAL) WOODEN HUB GRAVEL PIT SAND PIT BORROW PIT ROCK QUARRY ~L-- \llill. \llill. " ~ --y-y-y-y "'" NAME ='> SIZE -->---------- 0=====' -x-x- ~X ---.::Lx_ .-fb..x --9:.. x- lm\?!mll\?!mJ ~ '-..J~,--,...... 'l' ~ IJ . 0- --0 $.$tt s . CB .,. 0 - H-t- ~$= ~ 11-S-FI~ 75 o MDNU. . @ @ @ @ UTILITY SYMBOLS -9--------+ POWER POLE LINE TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH POLE LINE JOINT TELEPHONE AND POWER ON POWER POLE ON TELEPHONE POLES ANCHOR STREET LIGHT PEDESTAL (TELEPHONE CABLE TERMINAL) GAS MAIN WATER MAIN CONDUIT TELEPHONE CABLE IN CONDUIT ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT TELEPHONE MANHOLE ELECTRIC MANHOLE BURIED TELEPHONE CABLE BURIED ELECTRIC CABLE AERIAL TELEPHONE CABLE SEWER (SANITARY OR STORM) SEWER MANHOLE SCALES INDEX MAP f"6....j:jF.3 PLAN 1i31E1E3l='~ PROFILE HORIZ. f'",",," o VERT. r..v o .@----@- @ @ f-- " 11!IPED. -G- 'V"'== T= 'V"'== P= rn D'J -T-BUR~ -P-BUR- ..........T~AE .........- ->~> -> ------0---> 1000 2000 30 60 30 60 REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO. 12 FOR THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO. 12 LOCATED ON CHRISTMAS LAKE ROAD CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 y~ THE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THESE DRAWINGS CONCERNING TYPE AND LOCATION OF PRIVATE UTILITIES IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE OR ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE CONTRACTOR IS TO DETERMINE THE TYPE AND LOCATION OF PRIVATE UTILITIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO AVOID DAMAGE THERETO. EXCAVATION NOTICE SYSTEM A CALL TO GOPHER STATE ONE (651-454-0002) IS REQUIRED A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY EXCAVATION. 5 N. 40266616 10 01608-05 GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS THE 2000 EDITION OF THE MINNESOTA OEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION." ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND SIGNING SHALL COM FORM TO THE MN MUTCD INCLUDING THE FIELD MANUAL FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE LAYOUTS. DATED JANUARY. 2004. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SHALL HAVE RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING. CITY OF SHOREWOOD GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DETAIL PLATES FOR STREET & UTILITY CONSTRUCTION - 2001 EDITION WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEWER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA STANDARD UTILITIES SPECIFICATIONS. SHEET INDEX GENERAL (GEN) G-01 TITLE SHEET, LOCATION MAP, TOC SITE WORK (SW) C-01 LIFT STATION NO. 12 EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE PLAN I + LIFT STATION (LS) P-01 LIFT STATION NO. 12 REMOVALS P-02 LIFT STATION NO. 12 PLAN & PROFILE P-03 LIFT STATION DETAILS E-01 LIFT STATION NO. 12 ELECTRICAL PLAN THIS PLAN CONTAINS 6 SHEETS ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE. AND LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES WILL BE COMPLIED WITH IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT. ... WSB 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis. MN 55416 www.wsbeng.com & Associates, Inc. 7(}3.54HBOO-Fax76J.541.1700 INFRASTRUCTURE . ENGINEERING . PLANNING. CONSTRUCTION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. ENGR. 11~ F -1)tJv/}'T/Wr-' KEVIN F. NEWMAN, P.E. DATE 06/11/2007 L1C. NO. 25198 APPROVED CITY OF SHOREWOOD ENGINEER Prepared for: 10. ~ f). i~I~1 "iili~ { " ~J\J~I ~ ~lSln\\I\,0"",l ~"i' ~lJ ~~ City of Shorewood Dept. of Public Works and Engineering 5755 Country Club Rood Shorewood. Minnesota 55331 (612) 474-3236 GEN TITLE SHEET SHEET G-01 CONNECT TO EXISTING 4" CI FORCE MAIN REMOVE AND REPLACE 38 SY BITUMINOUS AS NECCESSARY FOR PROPOSED FORCEMAIN CONNECTION PROTECT CONIFE.ROUS TREE!- 44 LF TREE PROTECTION FENCING EMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING LIFT STATJON CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS:; .6' TEMPORARY>: CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 11' -5" EXISTING FORCEMAIN EASEMENT 12' EXISTING PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD 8' TEMPORARY EASEMENT TEMPORARY EASEMENT AREA '=' 915 SF REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROCKS , (TYP.'4) SILT FENCE 113 LF 12', TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT PROTECT EXISTING TREES - 25 LF TREE PROTECTION FENCING 1. 2 3 4, i 5. 6, 7. 8, OFT 10 20 '>; TEMPORARY EASEMENT AREA '=' 249 SF REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING WET WELL ._'~ I i COVER SLAB ~~:"" : J"ISTING SANITARY SEWER I EASEMENT ~ PROTECT DECIDUOUS TREE ,,','" \ . I, 32 LF TREE PROTECTION FENCING .. , i ROPOSED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (WORK LIMITS) GENERAL NOTES CONTRACTOR SHAU. MAKE AN! ONSITE VISIT PRIOR BIDDING. ALL DI~~ENSIONS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED BY CONmACTOR PRiOR TO fJIDDING AiNY COiNSTRUCTION, CON mACTOR BE RESPONSIBLE FQF, ALL SI TE li:JREP ARA TION WORK. ALL SITE RESTORATION WORK, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SURFACE AND SOD SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR. RESTRAiN ~~ECHANICAL JOINTS, SEE PLAN AND PROf'II.E SHEETS FOR PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER TO EXiSTING INET WELL. CONETI\CTOR SHALL BE RESPOiNSIBLE FOR ALL PIPE AND NECESSARY TO CONiNECT TO EXISTING FORCE MAiN. CONTRACTOR PUBUC AND PRIVATE ACCESS TO I'\LL RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTION. 9. UNDERGROUND TOENCHING TO BE DONE BY DIRECTIONAL Di~ILUNG OR CUTTER BAR TOENCHING, NO BUCKET EXCAVi\TION WILL BE !\L1.0WED BETWEEN WET We-LL AND g i5~ ~a z ~y o w ~ V1 ~ r TYPICAL STEEL FENCE POST ORAN GE /CONSTRUCTION FENCE AROUNO TREE DRIP LINE-FASTEN TO STEEL POSTS o ~n < .~ is -d g~;i;! ~ ~B~~ ~ 8~~~ V fb..:E~ >~" ~~S~ LL: ~~~~ 1 <~~i!' . ~>5~ ~ ~~<~ )- ~~~2 ~~~~ ~~~~ ~ z ~ ~ ~ y ~ m ~ I i I '" m ~ I I I ~ o " TREE PROTECTION DETAIL z ~ C <C 0 I- 0 ~ 3: :J w w l1.NJ:D::: 0....1-0 zoa:::::I: OZO(/) - 11. 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BYPASS SYSTEM SHALL BE CONTINUOUS OR ENSURE NO OR SEPAr~i\TION OF SW 01608-05 LIFT S rATION NO. 12 EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE PLAN WITH EASEMENTS SHEET C-01 CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 07- A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON THE REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO. 12 PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 WHEREAS, pursuant to a motion made by the City Council January 23,2006, Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the design phase of City Project 06-01 were prepared. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota: 1. Plans, Specifications and Estimates were prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., engineer for such improvement pursuant to Council action on January 23,2006. Said plans, specifications and estimates are hereby approved and shall be filed with the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids, attached hereto as Exhibit A, upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for 2 weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2007, in the City Hall Council Chambers, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check bid bond, or certified check payable to the Clerk for 5 percent of the amount of each bid. ADOPTED BY WE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 11 th day of June, 2007. ATTEST: Christine Lizee, Mayor Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO. 12 CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 FOR THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Shorewood at the office of the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Shorewood. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 1 LS 38 SY 16 TON 5 TON 5 TON 0.5 AC Rehabilitation of Lift Station No. 12 Bituminous Pavement Removal Aggregate Base Class 5 Type L V4 Wearing Course Mixture (B) Type L V3 Non-Wearing Course Mixture (B) Seeding The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Project Manual as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Clerk of Shorewood and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Clerk. Copies of Proposal Forms and the Plans and Specifications for use by contractors submitting a bid may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, upon deposit of Forty Dollars ($40.00) (non-refundable) per set. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase paper Bidding Documents as specified above. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of Shorewood and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Shorewood for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids. The City of Shorewood reserves the right to reject any or all bids. DATED: June 11, 2007 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL sls Craig Dawson City Clerk Shorewood, MN PUBLISHED IN THE: Sun Sailor Newspaper: Construction Bulletin: June 21, 2007 and June 28, 2007 June 18, 2007 and June 25, 2007 Attachment #2 REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION NO.12 CITY PROJECT NO. 06-01 CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MN WSB PROJECT NO. 1608-05 AFB CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us . cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: City Council Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator June 7, 2007 Request for Public Hearing regarding Tax-Exempt Revenue Note for Excelsior Covenant Church School Steve Fenlon, principal of Midwest Health Care Capital, will explain the proposed up to a $3.0 million tax-exempt revenue note to be issued by the City of Deephaven for Excelsior Covenant Church School in Shorewood. Mr. Fenlon had made an inquiry on behalf of Excelsior Covenant Church about Shorewood's willingness to issue the financing, in which the City acts as a conduit for financing to the SOl(e)3 organization. Shorewood, however, has issued $10 million in bonds in 2007, and any additional bonds would not be "bank-qualified", and thus incur a higher rate of interest. On June 4, 2007, the Deephaven City Council approved a resolution setting a public hearing for Deephaven to issue of the bonds. As the project is physically located in the City of Shorewood, State statutes and Federal Code require that the Shorewood City Council also hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of such tax-exempt financing for Excelsior Covenant Church School. As noted in the memorandum from Kennedy & Graven, the City of Shorewood's bond counsel, the City of Shorewood is not a party to the proposed financing, and has no risk or exposure with the revenue note or obligation issued by another jurisdiction. City Council Action: The City Council would need to adopt a resolution setting its public hearing on this matter in order for the project to proceed. The parties are interested in beginning construction as soon as possible. Given the public notice requirements, the earliest that a public hearing could be held is the Council's regular meeting on July 9,2007. A resolution to this effect has been prepared for Council's consideration. ~.. ~ t PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .., Kennedy .. 470 U.S. Bank Plaza 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis. MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax http://www.kennedy-graven.com Mfirmative Action. Equal Opportunity Employer C H ART ERE D STEPHEN J. BUBUL Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9228 Email: sbubul@kennedy-graven.com June 6, 2007 Mr. Craig Dawson City Administrator-Clerk City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331-8926 Re: City of Deephaven, $3,000,000 Economic Development Revenue Note, Series 2007 (Excelsior Covenant Church Project) Dear Craig: In regards to the above-referenced issue, the City Council of the City of Shorewood (the "City") has been requested to conduct a public hearing and grant "host approval" for the issuance by the City of Deephaven ("Deephaven") of tax-exempt private activity bonds that will finance a facility located in the City. The public hearing and host approval are required by federal income tax law (Section l47(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code")). The City Council will satisfy this request by conducting a public hearing at its July 9, 2007 meeting and by the adoption of a resolution granting approval to the financing transaction. Section 147(f) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereof (the "Regulations"), require that tax-exempt private activity bonds must be approved by each governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which any facility financed with such tax-exempt bonds is located. The Code and Regulations provide that the tax-exempt bonds may be approved by an applicable elected representative of the governmental unit after a public hearing following reasonable public notice (defined to be published notice than 14 days before the public hearing). These public hearings are typically conducted before the entire City Council and the approval is typically approved by resolution of the City Council. The issuer of tax-exempt private activity bonds loans the proceeds of the bonds to a qualified nonprofit corporation, in this case Excelsior Covenant Church (the "Borrower"), who will use the bond proceeds to assist in the financing of a project. The issuer then assigns the right to be repaid by the Borrower under the loan to a trustee, who will collect repayment of the loan from the Borrower out of project revenues. The process of loaning bond proceeds to a borrower and assigning the repayment rights to a trustee eliminates the risk to the issuer of not collecting repayment for the loan of the bond proceeds. Because there is limited risk to the issuer of tax-exempt private activity bonds under this scenario, it follows that there is even less risk to the City under this transaction because the City is not issuing the bonds. The City is only involved in the process because the project is located within its territory, and 1 therefore pursuant to the Code and the Regulations the City is required to give "host approval" to the bond issue. Host approval is given through the procedures outlined above. In addition, the bonds do not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City and the bonds will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City but wiII be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a loan agreement with Deephaven. If you have any questions regarding the issues in this letter, please contact me. Very truly yours, ef}1i~u~~i/~ SJB~ 2 CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 07- RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REVENUE NOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (EXCELSIOR COVENANT CHURCH PROJECT) (a) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1651, relating to municipal industrial development (the "Act"), gives municipalities the power to issue revenue obligations for the purpose of providing necessary educational facilities so that adequate educational services are available to residents of the State at reasonable cost; and (b) WHEREAS, the City of Deephaven, Minnesota ("Deephaven"), has received from Excelsior Covenant Church, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization (the "Borrower"), a proposal that Deephaven undertake a program to assist in fmancing, among other things, a Project described in Exhibit A which is located in the City of Shorewood, Minnesota (the "City"), through the issuance of a revenue note or obligation (in one or more series) (the "Note") pursuant to the Act; and (c) WHEREAS, the City has been advised that a public hearing and City Council approval of the financing of the Project is required under the Act and Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code because a portion of facilities to be financed by the Note are located in the City: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. A public hearing on the proposal of the Borrower will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. The City Administrator-Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice ofthe hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper ofthe City and a newspaper of general circulation available in the City, not less than 14 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, substantially in the form of the attached Notice of Public Hearing. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, this 11th day of June, 2007. Christine Lizee, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator-Clerk Exhibit A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE NOTE FOR THE EXCELSIOR COVENANT CHURCH PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota (the "City") will meet at the City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road, in the City, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, to consider giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Deephaven, Minnesota ("Deephaven") of a revenue obligation, in one or more series, under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1651 (the "Act"), in order to finance the cost of a project located in the City. The Project consists of the construction and equipping of an approximately 21,700 square foot, two-story addition to, including 3 classrooms, an activity center, and renovation of the existing school facility located at 199955 Excelsior Boulevard in the City. The Project will be owned and operated by the Borrower. The maximum estimated principal amount of the Note to be issued to finance the Project is $3,000,000. The note or other obligation, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City and such obligation will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement. At the time and place fixed for the Public Hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. [Publish no later than June 25, 2007] CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, 5 JUNE 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER · 15 May 2007 Acting Chair Gagne; Commissioners Geng, Gniffke Nielsen; and Council Liaison Woodruff Acting Chair Gagne called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Chair Schmitt and Commissioner Hutchins APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ruoff moved, Gniffke seconded, Approving tIi 2007 as presented. Motion passed 4/0/1 with Me Meeting Minutes of 15 May his absence at the meeting. 1. Acting Chair Gagne opened t Hearing. He explained items rec June 11, 2007, Regular City Counc ., noting the procedures utilized in a Public that evening would be tentatively placed on a or further review and consideration. Director Nielsen expl Excelsior Covenan structures (a uti!' Covenant, propose Two-Family Residenti and Mr. Turnquist had r of the City's Zoning Code sory structures located on the northeast corner of the t 19955 Excelsior Boulevard. The smaller of the two replacement, and Jim Turnquist, representing Excelsior ewhat larger one. The property was zoned R-2A, Single and uctures for churches were conditional uses in residential districts, ditional use permit (C.D.P.), pursuant to Section 1201.14 Subd. 4. Nielsen went on to explain th ubject property was located between Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7 and contained nearly 7.6 acres of land. The replacement building would be located in the same spot as the structure being replaced. The style and materials of the building would be similar to the existing two- car garage it would be located next to. Nielsen stated Section 1201.14 Subd. 4. of the City's Zoning Code referred back to section R-1B. He explained how the proposed structure complied with requirements set forth in Section 1201.11 Subd. 4.b of the Code. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5 June 2007 Page 2 of 6 a. Side yards for church facilities are required to be double that which is normally required for the zoning district. The proposed building will be 20 feet from the east side ofthe property, in compliance with the setback requirement. b. The site for the building was in a wooded area in the northeast corner of the property. Despite being somewhat larger than the existing structure, the replacement structure should fit into the same space with very little site alteration. c. The proposed building neither takes up existing parking spaces nor necessitates additional parking. Nielsen stated because the applicant's request was considered to be consistent with the requirements of the City's Zoning Code, Staff recommended that the conditional use permit be granted as requested. Seeing no one present wishing to comment on this case, Acting Chair Gagne opened and closed the Public Testimony portion of the Public Hearing at 7:05 P.M. In response to a question from Acting Chair Gagne, Director Nielsen stated the City had not received any comment regarding the C.U.P. request from the neighboring property owners. Gniffke moved, Meyer seconded, Recommending Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Structure for Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Boulevard. Motion passed 5/0. Acting Chair Gagne closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 P.M. 2. 7:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOLS Applicant: Blair and Sharon Bury Location: 28160 Boulder Bridge Drive Acting Chair Gagne opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 P.M. Acting Chair Gagne commented that the topic of pool fences had been discussed and debated in great depth in the past. Director Nielsen explained Blair and Sharon Bury had recently constructed a swimming pool on their property located at 28160 Boulder Bridge Drive. Pursuant to Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.f.(8) of the Zoning Code, they were required to enclose the pool with a four-foot, non-climbable fence with self-closing gates. It was the applicants' intent to fence their entire rear yard with a five-foot fence, rather than simply enclose the pool area, except for where their lot abuts a pond at the northwest corner of their property. The applicants had applied for a Zoning Code text amendment that would recognize the water feature (i.e., the pond) as a barrier in lieu of the required fence. In their request letter the applicants referenced an automatic closing pool cover as additional protection against children inadvertently falling into the pool. The applicants' concerns with the fencing requirement were that it obstructed their view of the pond and created a barrier for wildlife coming up from the pond. Nielsen went on to explain the subject property was zoned Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), subject to R-1AlS zoning standards. The property contained 58,980 square-feet of area and was occupied by the Bury's home and the new swimming pool. The property dropped off between the house and the pond; the CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5 June 2007 Page 3 of6 elevation changed by as much as seventeen feet. The proposed grading created a terraced effect from the pool area to the pond. With regard to the analysis of the case, Nielsen stated that with any zoning text amendment one of the first things Staff did was research what other cities did with respect to the regulation in question. The Staff checked what the cities of Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Plymouth and Maple Grove did. None of those cities allowed pool covers as an alternative to fencing. Two of those cities' ordinances referenced alternatives to fencing (e.g., buildings and walls). In discussing pool covers with those cities' staffs, the common response was concern that nothing guaranteed that the pool will be closed whenever the pool was not in use. He acknowledged the applicants' pool cover was a safety feature when it was closed; it was strong enough to support people standing on it. He commented that in the applicants request letter they stated that several local communities had eliminated the pool fencing requirement. Nielsen explained there were issues with respect to the pond being recognized as a barrier in lieu of the fence. First, the pond could be subject to fluctuation in level. Because the fence could be placed in a wetland, there was no way to ensure that someone could not get around the fence when the water level in the pond was low. There was some indication that previous owners of the property may have altered the wetland boundary. The wetland area adjoining the open water ended abruptly at the applicants' lot. With regard to providing an area for wildlife coming up from the pond, there was nothing that required the fence to immediately abut the pond. The fence could be placed further east of the pond if that was the concern. Nielsen stated the applicants' property had been platted before the current wetland regulations (which went into effect in 1994), and therefore it was subject to the old regulations. The old regulations allowed a property to be platted right up to the wetland shoreline. The applicants clarified they owned part of the pond. Nielsen then stated the current regulations required a natural 35-foot buffer and a 15-foot setback from the buffer. He related that in the applicants' request letter they stated an individual would have to swim through a soft-bottom pond to get into their yard. With regard to the applicants' concern of obstructing view, Nielsen stated the applicants' property dropped off toward the pond. Their terrace was shaped such that a fence placed at the toe of the first drop would place the fence approximately four feet below the level of the pool deck. Also, there were fences available that were less obtrusive than others and that blended into the landscape better. Those types of fences were frequently used by lake shore owners concerned with their views of the water. Nielsen stated the issue of swimming pool fences was last discussed in 2003, and in 1995 before that. In both instances, the provisions regarding pool fencing was upheld. In fact, the consensus in 1995 was that nonconforming pool fences should be brought into conformity. Shorewood's current requirements were well-founded in concern over safety. As such, Staff recommended that no change be made to the Code at this time. Nielsen stated the applicants' had provided information on what six local cities required with regard to pool fences. He commented that he had just received the information and therefore he had not had time to review those cities' ordinances. Blair Bury, one of the applicants, stated he had met with Director Nielsen to decide if he and his wife should request a variance or should they try and resolve the problem in some other way. Mr. Bury stated Nielsen suggested it made more sense to pursue a text amendment to the Zoning Code. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5 June 2007 Page 4 of 6 Mr. Bury stated his wife had researched the pool fencing regulations of Deephaven, Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Tonka Bay, Mound and Wayzata, six local cities. He reviewed the findings of her research. The cities of Deephaven, Minnetonka Beach, and Orono have no pool fencing regulations. Mound approved a variance in 2006 that allowed a property owner to fence to the waters edge. Tonka Bay and Wayzata required a fence perimeter to the water's edge only. Mr. Bury made the following clarifications about the pond. The pond was a private pond and it was maintained by the Boulder Bridge Homeowners Association. There was no public access to the pond. No motorized boats were allowed on the pond. The water level of the pond was controlled; in the approximate ten years they had lived on the property, they had not seen the pond water level drop more than 2 - 3 inches below its highest level. The pond was a soft-bottom pond. Mr. Bury stated their concern with the obstruction of view if the fence were to go along the pond was an issue for them as well as some of their neighbors. With regard to safety, Mr. Bury stated they wanted to be safe and they wanted to avoid any potential with uninvited people having access to their pool. He stated they proposed a permanent fence to the pond's edge. If that were the case, an individual would have to access their yard through the soft-bottom pond. He then stated a fence would not prohibit an individual from accessing their property if the individual was driven to do so. Mr. Bury explained that the literature on their pool cover stated the cover was a safety device, and he had seen very large individuals stand on one. The cover often was referred to as a horizontal fence. He stated it was their intent to have the cover on their pool when it was not in use or when they were not home; although, he acknowledged that it would be possible to forget to cover the pool. Mr. Bury suggested the text amendment be specific to private ponds or situations similar to this one. Mr. Bury stated if the request for a text amendment was not approved, they would comply with the existing regulations and fence the area to the edge of the pond. Seeing no one present wishing to comment on this case, Acting Chair Gagne opened and closed the Public Testimony portion of the Public Hearing at 7:25 P.M. In response to a question from Commissioner Meyer, Director Nielsen stated that the two cities' the Staff researched that referenced alternatives to fencing in their ordinances did not allow a pool cover as an alternative. In response to another question, Nielsen stated in the ordinances the Staff researched he did not see any reference to allowing a natural barrier to substitute for a fence. He again stated Staff had not researched the ordinances of the six local cities Ms. Bury had researched. Commissioner Geng stated he assumed one of the reasons for a pool fence was safety of small children. In this circumstance there was an open pond that children could access, and a small child would have to walk through the pond to access the Bury's property. Director Nielsen stated that in discussions regarding pool fences in 2003 it was stated that a pond had a gradual drop off and a pool was more drastic. Commissioner Gniffke expressed concern about the ramifications of changing the pool-fence regulation in the Zoning Code; if the Code was amended it could allow for the opportunity to have many pools that would not have pool fences. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5 June 2007 Page 5 of6 Commissioner Meyer shared Gniffke's concern with amending the Code. He questioned how other ordinances had been drafted to allow for a natural barrier without making the regulation too broad. There may other situations where the pond did not have the same characteristics as the pond on the Bury's property . Commissioner Geng questioned how many properties in the City would be able to have a fence next to a wetland edge. Director Nielsen stated only those properties that had been platted before 1994, the year the wetland-buffer regulations were adopted. In response to a question from Commissioner Ruoff, Director Nielsen stated the suggested text amendment would only apply to a property platted before 1994. Any property platted after that could not have a fence next to the wetland. There was comment that the majority of City properties were platted before 1994. Councilmember Woodruff questioned why a variance was not being discussed; it would be easier to be more restrictive in a variance and it would apply to the Bury's property only. Director Nielsen stated it would be quite difficult to prove hardship, which was required with a variance. Nielsen stated it was possible for the Bury's to locate the fence in a different spot, such as the terraced area near the pool. Acting Chair Gagne again stated that in 2003 and 1995 there had been a great deal of discussion with regard to the pool fencing regulation. A lot of thought and consideration had gone into the existing regulation. He commented that the Zoning Code could be changed if it was deemed appropriate. He stated he had a fence in his back yard and his back yard abutted a swamp, yet wildlife have not had any problem accessing his property. Commissioner Gniffke asked the applicant if there were other properties in the area that had pools and fences near the wetland. Mr. Burt stated he did not know. Mr. Bury clarified it was not their intent to ask for a change that would be applicable to the entire City. He felt their property was unique because of the soft-bottom private pond. He stated a variance would be acceptable, as would an amendment that would only apply to properties similar to theirs. Commissioner Meyer stated he was reluctant to amend the Zoning Code. Commissioner Geng moved, Gniftke seconded, Recommending Denial of the City Zoning Code Text Amendment with Regard to Fence Requirements for Swimming Pools for Blair and Sharon Bury, 28160 Boulder Bridge Drive. Motion passed 5/0. Acting Chair Gagne clarified that the Planning Commission was a recommending body only. The City Council would take formal action on the request. Mr. Bury questioned if it would be more appropriate to request a variance. Director Nielsen explained that the applicants could amend their application to request a variance before it came before Council for action. There would have to be notice given of the public hearing for the revised application. Nielsen stated it would be difficult to prove hardship. Acting Chair Gagne closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 P.M. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5 June 2007 Page 6 of6 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 4. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA Director Nielsen stated there would be continued discussion of Planning District 6 at the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for June 19, 2007. He also stated there may be one C.U.P. for consideration which had a structure on the property which would be considered for preservation as a historic structure. Nielsen commented that the Shorewood Yacht Club (SYC) owners had related to him that in the near future they would be before the Commission with a request to allow some of the SYC's slips to be used for power boats. The SYC owners had engaged the services of the University of Minnesota to conduct a study regarding the community's need to have access for power boats. 5. REPORTS . . Liaison to Council Commissioner Gagne reported on matters considered and actions taken at a May 29, 2007, Regular City Council Meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). Councilmember Woodruff reported on the May 142007, Council work session meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). · SLUC No report was given. · Other None. 6. ADJO~ENT Meyer moved, Gniffke seconded, Adjourning the Planning Commission Meeting of 5 June 2007 at 7:51 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Schmitt; Commissioners Gagne, Geng, Gniffke, Hutchins, and Ruoff; Planning Director Nielsen; and Council Liaison Wellens Absent: Commissioner Meyer APPROVAL OF MINUTES · 1 May 2007 Gagne moved, Geng seconded, Approving the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of 1 May 2007 as presented. Motion passed 6/0. 1. DISCUSS PLANNING DISTRICT 6 Director Nielsen explained that this was a study session, and it would be a very informal meeting. Director Nielsen stated at the 1 May 2007 Planning Commission study session it was agreed that the next step in the discussion of the commercial end of Planning District 6 would be to invite the commercial property owners in that District and the owners of the commercial properties located on south side of County Road 19 to come before the Planning Commission to discuss their visions. The area under discussion includes the following commercial sites: 1) the Shorewood Yacht Club (SYC) (zoned L-R, Lakeshore Recreational; its multiple dock facility was a conditional use); 2) the Minnetonka Portable Dredging Company (zoned C-2); 3) the South Lake Office Building (zoned R-C, Residential Commercial; the office building was a conditional use); 4) the Garden Patch Nursery (zoned C-2); and 5) the property between the South Lake Office Building and the Garden Patch Nursery (zoned C-2). Nielsen went on to state that discussion of redevelopment possibilities for the SYCproperty began in 2005 when the SYC was put up for sale. The SYC had been purchased by new owners since that time; therefore. the interest in the property had subsided. The City's Comprehensive Plan and Code do not reflect any potential changes to the area, although it would be likely that there would eventually be changes to how the area was developed. Nielsen explained that the C-2 District (which had previously been named the C-4 District) was a specialized district that was established to address existing industrial uses in the area. The L-R District was intended to address the existing multiple dock facilities (the SYC and Howard's Point Marina) and to create standards for that zoning district. The L-R District was fairly flexible, and the District accepted existing deficiencies. The L-R District was not intended to be expanded. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 15 May 2007 Page 2 of5 Nielsen then stated Gabriel Jabbour and Mike Maloney (partners in the SYC business), Tom Niccum (Minnetonka Portable Dredging owner), and Tom Lingo (Garden Patch owner and owner of the old Crepeau Dock property) were present this evening. Todd Frostad (the South Lake Office Building developer) put his comments in writing. Gabriel Jabbour stated that it was his intent and the intent of his partner Mr. Maloney to run a first class conforming yacht club and to do so in a manner that was suitable for the surrounding community. Jabbour commented that the SYC was not doing well from a fmancial perspective. He also commented that he was a strong advocate oflife-cycle housing. Although it was his and Mr. Maloney's plan to maintain the SYC and to pass that business on down to future generations, that plan could change. He stated he thought it would be beneficial for the City to have identified standards regarding what the requirements would be to develop the property differently. The SYC property was an ideal site for public access. Mr. Jabbour stated that he and Mr. Maloney wanted the site to remain legally conforming. Sometime during the next two - three years, they would approach the City with a request to allow some of the SYC's slips to be used for power boats; they did not think it would have been appropriate to bring that request forward while the City had been in litigation with the Upper Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club. Mr. Jabbour explained that the SYC had engaged the services of the University of Minnesota to conduct a study regarding the need for the community to have access for power boats; allowing power boats at the SYC would also infuse cash into the SYC. He commented that the SYC had provided two slips (for no cost) to two premier rigging supply companies with the hope that they could help reintroduce sailing into the Lake Minnetonka area. Mr. Jabbour stated that he and Mr. Maloney applauded the City's effort to create a long-term vision for the area. Mr. Jabbour stated he and Tom Niccum had a very positive working relationship. Chair Schmitt summarized Mr. Jabbour's comments. He stated that the SYC owners planned to remain a sailing yacht cl hey wanted to remain legally conforming, and they had considered making a public donation to the In'iR for a public access. Mr. Jabbour stated there were five public access sites on Lake Minnetonka, and four of the sites were located in Orono. He commented that Orono shared a border or bay with eleven of the thirteen other Lake Minnetonka cities. He stated the State had previously committed to having 700 lake-access parking spaces. Chair Schmitt noted that if the SYC owners wanted their property to be zoned to something other than L- R, it would create a nonconforming situation. Mr. Jabbour stated he thought the property could be rezoned to high residential, while still allowing the SYC and the Minnetonka Dredging Company to remain legally conforming. If they were to become nonconforming they could not expand; State statute would not allow that. He commented that over time nonconforming uses should eventually disappear. Bill Niccum stated that he wanted his Minnetonka Dredging Company to remain at its current location. There had been occasions where he had been approached regarding the sale of his property. If his plans were to ever change he would want to work with Mr. Jabbour to see if they could sell both properties at the same time. He commented his son Tom Niccum ran the company at this time. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 15 May 2007 Page 3 of 5 Tom Lingo stated he and his wife did not have any plans at this time to cease owning or operating the Garden Patch. He then stated the property should be zoned such that it would allow future owners to have some creativity regarding how they would develop the properties. Commissioner Gagne stated that the SYC and Minnetonka Portable Dredging properties both currently used a driveway off of County Road 19 to access their properties; the driveway crossed over the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) LRT Trail, and it was there by license from the HCRRA. Although West Lake Street served a residential neighborhood in Excelsior, the portion of West Lake Street that could provide access into Shorewood was blocked off (but not vacated). He questioned what would happen if the HCRRA revoked the license. Director Nielsen stated that West Lake Street was a public roadway, and any planning would have to anticipate that West Lake Street would be opened and used as a public access. Mr. Jabbour stated that he had an easement over the Minnetonka Portable Dredging property to access West Lake Street; SYC's address was West Lake Street. Mr. Jabbour then stated that Mr. Niccum had gated the access to his property from West Lake Street; and the HCRAA had granted access across the LRT trail to the SYC only. Nielsen commented that the Minnetonka Portable Dredging property next to West Lake Street had not been abandoned; the access to West Lake Street had been temporarily blocked off. Director Nielsen stated the discussion of Planning District 6 would be continued to the next study session. He clarified that the City's Comprehensive Plan had to be resubmitted in 2008 and the intent was to submit the Plan in June 2008. Chair Schmitt noted that Mr. Frostad had submitted his vvritten comments regarding the future use of the property in the area. Mrs. Lingo stated that she and her husband had not had any conversations with Mr. Frostad about his vision. In response to a question from Mrs. Lingo, Director Nielsen explained that the City was not trying to change the zoning of the properties in the area. He commented if the current zoning remained in place for the next 20 years the City would not have any objection to that. Although the City may not have chosen to have Minnetonka Portable Dredging at its current location if it was starting with undeveloped property, the company was recognized as a valuable asset to the area in the Comprehensive Plan and it did provide a valuable service to the Lake Minnetonka communities. The City was considering the future of the area because of the inquiries it had received about the properties in the past; it was not instigating a change. Chair Schmitt stated the City had to look at long range considerations for the area. 2. DISCUSS CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING mSTORIC NON-CONFORMING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Director Nielsen explained that the City's Code required nonconforming accessory structures be brought into conformity with current zoning standards. That action typically occurred when a property owner requested a conditional use permit (C.D.P.) for accessory space in excess of 1,000 feet or 1,200 feet, depending on the zoning district the property was located in. Earlier in 2007 the City adopted an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code which were intended to provide for the preservation of certain nonconforming accessory structures, provided it could be demonstrated that the structures were of historic, architectural or cultural value. A special ad hoc committee, under the Planning Commission, had been established to review and comment on cases where exceptions to current standards were requested. The committee consisted of the Planning Director, one Councilmember, one Planning Commissioner, and one Park Commissioner. The amendment also required that the structure shall meet CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 15 May 2007 Page 4 of5 one or more criteria established by the City, criteria that were patterned after the National Park Service standards for historic designation. Nielsen stated Staff had reviewed a number of preservation codes and proposed a list of preservation criteria. Staff recommended that in addition to the age and condition requirements set forth in the Code, the ad hoc committee would evaluate candidate structures for preservation based on the condition that they would meet one or more of the following criteria. 1. The character, interest or value of the structure is part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the community; 2. The structure is the location of a significant local, county, state or national event; 3. The structure identifies with a person or persons significantly contributing to the local, county, state or national history; 4. The structure embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction, or the use of indigenous materials; 5. The structure was the work of an architect, landscape architect, or master builder whose work has influenced development in the county, state or nation; 6. The structure is an example of either architectural or structural innovation; 7. The proposed structure has archaeological significance; 8. The structure relates to other distinctive structures or sites which would also be determined to be of historic significance; and 9. The structure must have been built prior to 2 August 1956; however, age alone does not necessarily confer a special historical, architectural or cultural significance, value or interest. In response to a question from Chair Schmitt, Director Nielsen stated the criteria would be adopted into a policy; they would not be included in the Code. It was easier to amend a policy than the Code. In response to a question from Commissioner Geng, Director Nielsen stated that when researching what other cities had done, two cities had included their preservation criteria in their city code and one city had adopted it in a policy. Nielsen stated it was possible to incorporate the policy into the Code after the policy had been in effect for a while and it was proven to be effective. Commissioner Gniffre questioned the requirement in the Code amendment that a nonconforming accessory structure had to have been built before 2 August 1956 if it was to be considered for preservation. Director Nielsen explained the City's Code went into effect on 2 August 1956; therefore, any building constructed prior to that date would have been a legal structure. Councilmember Callies questioned if the Code should be amended to also include a specific age that a structure could be to be considered for preservation (e.g. a minimum of 50 years old); 30 years from now it may be appropriate to consider a 50-year-old structure for preservation. It was stated there may be CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 15 May 2007 Page 5 of5 relatively unknown architects and builders today that would become renowned in the future whose structures should be preserved. Chair Schmitt stated that from his perspective the language in criterion #8 was too broad. It would allow property owners to say structures have a relationship to other structures, but in reality had little to do with each other from a historical perspective. He then stated he would like to eliminate criterion #8. He also stated he thought criterion #5 was too broad. Commissioner Ruoff stated criteria #5 may be broad, but for a starting point that criterion did not seem unreasonable. Commissioner Geng stated it was not possible to know which architects and builders would be renowned in the future. After additional discussion, there was consensus to eliminate criterion #8. Director Nielsen explained that the ad hoc committee's recommendation on a structure considered for preservation would be considered by the Planning Commission, which in turn would forward a recommendation to the Council. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 4. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA Director Nielsen stated there was a Conditional Use Permit for Excelsior Covenant Church slated for the 5 June 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. 5. REPORTS . Liaison to Council Commissioner Gagne reported on matters considered and actions taken at a May 14,2007, Regular City Council Meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). Councilmember Callies reported on the May 142007, Council work session meeting. SLUC No report given. · Other Director Nielsen provided background on and an update of the Upper Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club matter. 6. ADJOURNMENT Gniffke moved, Gagne seconded, Adjourning the Planning Commission Meeting of 15 May 2007 at 8:10 P.M. Motion passed 6/0. RESPECTFULLYSUBNUTTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD' SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927' (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us . cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Celebrating 50 Years · 1956 - 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen DATE: 1 June 2007 RE: Excelsior Covenant Church - C.D.P. for Accessory Building FILE NO. 405(07.03) BACKGROUND There are two accessory structures located on the Excelsior Covenant Church property, located at 19955 Excelsior Boulevard (see Site Location map - Exhibit A, attached). The smaller of the two is in need of replacement, and Jim Turnquist, representing Excelsior Covenant, proposes to replace it with a somewhat larger one. The property is zoned R-2A, Single and Two-Family Residential. Churches and structures accessory thereto, are conditional uses in residential districts, and Mr. Turnquist has requested a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 1201.14 Subd. 4. of the Shorewood Zoning Code. The subject property is located between Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7 and contains nearly 7.6 acres ofland. As shown on Exhibit B, the replacement building will be located in the northeast comer of the site. The new building will be placed where the "existing shed" is shown. The style and materials of the building are illustrated on Exhibit C and will be similar to the existing two-car garage next to it. ANALYSIS/RECOMMENDATION Section 1201.14 Subd. 4. refers back to the R-1B section of the Zoning Code. Churches are subject to the conditions set forth in Section 1201.10 Subd. 4.b.. Following is how this application complies with those requirements: 1. Side yards for church facilities are required to be double that which is normally required for the zoning district. The proposed building will be 20 feet from the east side of the property, in compliance with the setback requirement. #tr .. . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .... #8.A. Memorandum Re: Excelsior Covenant Church c.u.P. 1 June 2007 2. The site for the building is in a wooded area in the northeast comer of the property. Despite being somewhat larger than the existing shed, it should fit into the same space with very little site alteration. 3. The proposed building neither takes up existing parking spaces nor necessitates additional parking. Based upon the preceding, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be approved as requested. 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GENERAL ) Prior to beginning construction, the area selected for the shed location must be leveled and cleared of obstructions. (2. INVENTORY ) Separate all lum- ber, hardware, etc. into individual stacks of like items. Unfold each frame, setting aside two frames to be used as end walls. From 1"x4" Pine boards, cut Gusset plates 6" long. Use 4 plates per interior frame and 2 per endwall frame. Apply gusset plates on each side of the top and bottom fold locations. Frames to be used as end walls require only one gusset plate at top and bot- tom on the side opposite of the metal plates. Use four 8D nails on each gusset plate. Sre.Ffglre 1. I Figure 1.1 '------------------------------t- 139-1/2" long gusset plate at top fold location Side Wall Frame Member PLEASE NOTE: This shed construction aid is intended solely to pro- vide general knowledge as to one of the ways a shed may be con- structed using materials available from Menards. We suggest you cbeck with your local building officials regarding site location, pernelit procedures, safety regulations and specifications of materials used to construct your new storage shed. Builders who utilize this aid must proceed at their own risk and are solely responsible for complying with all building codes which pertain in their community. Menards hereby disclaims all liability for any damages whether consequential, incidental, special or otherwise, which may result from following this do-it-yourself aid. Treated 2"x4" Bottom Frame Member 1 "x4"x6" A long gusset plate at bottom fold location 97-3/8" I 1-1/2" ~. , 12'- Exhibit C PROPOSED BUILDING CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Celebrating 50 Years. 1956 - 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen DATE: 31 May 2007 RE: Bury Proposed Zoning Code Amendment - Swimming Pool Fences FILE NO. 405(07.04) BACKGROUND Blair and Sharon Bury have recently constructed a swimming pool on their property at 28160 Boulder Bridge Drive (see Site Location map - Exhibit A, attached). Pursuant to Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.f.(8) of the Zoning Code, they are required to enclose the pool with a four-foot, nonclimbab1e fence with self-closing gates. Rather than simply enclose the pool area, the Bury's choose to fence their entire rear yard, except for where their lot abuts a pond at the northwest comer of their property. The location of the pool and the pond are illustrated on Exhibits Band C, attached. They have applied for a Zoning Code text amendment that would recognize the water feature as a barrier in lieu of the required fence. In their request letter (Exhibit D) they also reference an automatic closing pool cover as additional protection against children inadvertently falling into the pool. Their concerns with the fencing requirement is that it obstructs their view of the pond and creates a barrier for wildlife coming up from the pond. The subject property is zoned P.U.D., subject to R-1AJS zoning standards. The property contains 58,980 square feet of area and is occupied by the Bury's home and the new swimming pool. As shown on Exhibits Band C, the property drops off between the house and the pond, changing elevation as much as 17 feet. The proposed grading shown on Exhibit C, creates a terraced effect from the pool area to the pond. ANALYSIS/RECOMMENDATION With any zoning text amendment, one of the first things staff does is to research what other cities do with respect to the regulation in question. Although the applicants state that several communities have eliminated the pool fencing requirement in instances where automatic covers ,. '" . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ..,., #8,8. Memorandum Re: Bury Pool Fence Amendment 31 May 2007 are installed. While there may be some, in the cities we checked (Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Plymouth and Maple Grove), none allowed the pool covers as an alternative to fencing. Two of the ordinances we explored referenced alternatives to fencing (e.g. buildings and walls). However in discussing pool covers with their staffs, the common response was concern that nothing guarantees that the pool will be closed whenever the pool is not in use. With respect to the pond being recognized as a barrier in lieu of the fence, there are also issues. First, the pond can be subject to fluctuation in level. Since the fence can not be placed in a wetland, there is no way to ensure that someone can not get around the fence when the water is low. Further, there is some indication that previous owners of the property may have altered the wetland boundary. As shown on Exhibit E, the wetland area adjoining the open water ends abruptly at the applicants' lot. Relative to providing an area for wildlife coming up from the pond, there is nothing that requires the fence to immediately abut the pond. The fence could be placed further east of the pond if that is the concern. The concern of obstructing view is not uncommon. However, the applicants' property drops off toward the pond. The terrace is shaped such that a fence placed at the toe of the first drop would place the fence approximately four feet below the level of the pool deck. Also, there are fences that are less obtrusive than others that blend better into the landscape. These are frequently used by lakeshore owners concerned with their views of the water. The issue of swimming pool fences was last discussed in 2003 and in 1995 before that. In both instances, the provisions regarding pool fencing was upheld. In fact, the consensus in 1995 was that nonconforming pool fences should be brought into conformity. Shorewood's current requirements are well-founded in concern over safety. As such, it is recommended that no change be made to the Code at this time. Cc: Craig Dawson Tim Keane Blair and Sharon Bury -2- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ..J 0- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ....- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ z 0 0 l!) ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 l!) N ~ ~ 0 ~ C'I:S aJ s::: 3: o ..... .s::: ..... .- C'I:S .::.:: s::: o ..... Q) s::: s::: :E Q) .::.:: C'I:S ...J Exhibit A SITE LOCATION Bury - Zomng Text Amendment E en 't MD~ 30 III ET 60 I -- 4. /.... 0'" wEE C!:J~ fiJ~ / 5: o o OJ ". l.i.. 2fJ~ O 0/1 ~C Q. ~. '5. 4J!g / i;j;;} ,,~ ( ~ ;' $ cory/,' ^o ~. / I ^-.\ CV . 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You would have to go around the fence, swim on a muddy bottom of the pond, and then fight the pool cover in order to get in. With today's technology in safety the times have changed; we are installing an automatic pool cover, which can hold the weight of an elephant when it is closed and not in use. Even with the pool cover open, the fence and the pond secure the entire pool. Several Twin Cities communities have eliminated fencing all together because of this new technology. We would like to eliminate fencing only on the pond shoreline on our property. Our intent is to fence up to the water line on both sides ofthe property. The pond lies within Boulder Bridge Association property and is enclosed by woods on the south side. The turtles and wildlife can still rest on the shoreline, however eliminating any trespassers and still retaining the beautiful view we've come to love in Shorewood. Thank you, Blair and Sharon Bury Exhibit D APPLICANT'S REQUEST LETTER Exhibit E AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH FENCING REQUIREMENTS FOR POOLS IN NEIGHBORING LAKE MINNETONKA CITIES CITY OF ORONO NO FENCING REQUIREMENTS DEEPHA VEN NO FENCING REQUIREMENTS MINNETONKA BEACH NO FENCING REQUIREMENTS TONKA BAY DO NOT NEED TO FENCE WATER (NATURAL PERIMITER) MOUND VARIANCE IN 06 TO FENCE TO WATERS EDGE WAYZATA FENCE PERIMETER ONLY TO WATER'S EDGE ~ 0 'brV\., -\--\- ~ d b'1 0fP l ~ e-d 1(\1 7 Cover-Pools :satety r clot; 1 VI. ..:.. HOME I THE COliER-POOLS SYSTEM I THE COliER-POOLS ADIIAJHi'.GE I COVER-POOLS CO\ A COVER-POOLS COVER SAVES LIVES. MENU Pool covers offer numerous benefits for swimming pool owners. As a safety device, the cover acts as a horizontal fence. completely sealing off th(3 pool and preventing accidental access to the pool water. Our pool covers are so convenient and easy to use, they can be more effective than other swimming pool safety devices or covers. 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And '1vhils there's no substitute for proper supervision. your pool can be protected even when you're not around, It's a safety barrier that no pool, new or existing, should be without. iiliA>{JtMIUlI!'Ji SAfETY Cover-Pools C:J''/ers are certified to eyceed the requirements of the f.\,merican which sets fm Testing and Materials sta.ndards for co'/ers http://wvvw.coverpools.com/pool_ covers/benefits/safety.j sp 6/5/2007 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD' SH~REWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927' (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128' www.cl.shorewood.mn.us . cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Celebrating 50 Years. 1956 - 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: City Council Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator June 7, 2007 2007-2028 CIP for Excelsior Fire District The Shorewood and Deephaven city councils approved the proposed 2007 -2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of the Excelsior Fire District, with the deletion of $35,000 for technology in 2008 and with a reduction of the capital transfers from $170,000 to $155,000 in 2008. As it acted on the proposed CIP, the Shorewood City Council indicated it would consider further action when such information might be presented. Following these actions, the EFD Board authorized a consultant study to identify the needs, probable costs, and schedule of improvements in the technology area. Brand Networking (for computer equipment) and AIS (imaging) provided analysis and a proposed schedule for improvements. Brand Networking identified $37,800 in computer improvements through the end of2008, and AIS identified alternatives ranging from $7,900 to $12,600 for the purchase of copiers. There was no evaluation of the proper fit of imaging equipment and computer equipment. The EFD Board reviewed the reports during its meeting on May 30, 2007, meeting. In its discussions, Board members noted that the sum of the improvements was greater than the $35,000 proposed for the CIP in 2008. They commented that several key decisions would need to be made (e.g., to move more toward a laptop-pc environment with less reliance on desktop pc's), refinements made on the timing of acquisitions, and whether imaging equipment should be leased or purchased. For purposes of capital budgeting, however, Board members believed that the $35,000 amount for 2008 was appropriate, reasonable, and justified. They noted that the challenge would be to staff and themselves to refine the improvements identified for optimal effectiveness within that amount. The EFD Board has requested that Shorewood and Deephaven city councils consider their actions again on the proposed 2007-2028 CIP, and to approve it as proposed with $35,000 for technology and $170,000 in capital transfers for 2008. On June 4, 2007, the Deephaven City Council continued its consideration of the matter as its member on the Board, Kim Crockett, was unable to be in attendance. The city councils of Excelsior, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay have approved the CIP as proposed. #. '..J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Excelsior Fire District Technology Plan Prepared by Jimmy Brand Brand Networking May 2007 Excelsior Fire District Technology Plan The objective of this technology plan is to provide the Excelsior Fire District, which operates through a joint powers agreement with the cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, with a projected 5-year technology budget. In absence of a formal technology budget during the past administration, the District is facing a substantial computer network upgrades over the next few years. A documented and budgeted maintenance and upgrade plan will assist staff in addressing the District's future technology needs. This plan was developed in cooperation with Jimmy Brand of Brand Networking, Fire Chief Scott Gerber and discussions with Fire District personnel. We revisited the 2003 initial network installation, the current status of the system, and the future technology needs of the District. Consultant Back2round Jimmy Brand has owned and operated Brand Networking since 1989. Formerly a CPA with Price Waterhouse and business consultant, Jim has extensive background and systems experience on local area networks. Brand Networking has long term relationships with neighboring police and fire departments including Mound Fire Department, Mound Police Department, South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, West Hennepin Public Safety Department and the West Metro Drug Task Force. History with Public Safety-Police & Fire Brand Networking has maintained the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department computer network for many years and has access to the secure computer environment. Jim had a working relationship with Will Lee who initially setup the Excelsior Fire District network in 2003. Jim assisted the District after Will's departure on minor conversion tasks and updates. Scope of Plan The technology aspect of municipal agencies is quite diverse which can include computer networks, specialized reporting and database software, mobile phones and PDA's, pagers, digital cameras, copiers, printers and the like. The scope of this technology plan only concerns the local area network needs which details computer hardware and software. Network printing issues will be addressed under separate cover for the planned copier upgrades which will provide for all workgroup printing. Funding Historv It appears that computer network maintenance has not been a line item budget since the network's inception in late 2003. Per discussions with staff, computer purchases and maintenance have been made in limited amounts due to the fact of non-budgeted expenditures and the assistance of volunteer support. In 2006 a networking firm with local ties had assisted the District in firewall installation and networking of Station #2. It is imperative that the District has a budgeted funding source for their technology needs and a maintenance plan in effect for future years. Proposed Budget Please refer to the attached spreadsheet which details each computer's basic configuration, status and upgrade budget. Projections are based on reviewing data with District staff and network consultant experience. An Aprillih technology memorandum prepared by Fire Chief Gerber was also utilized in providing detail with respect to the District's computer system. Maintenance costs on older equipment can be quite high and experience dictates that by having an upgrade plan the District can save maintenance dollars by replacing equipment at projected intervals. Status of Current Network Overall the state of affairs on the District's computer network is considered operational but is lacking a maintenance and replacement plan. The main file server functions fine at present but will not handle the proposed upgrades and desired level of functionality required by several new software upgrades. Many of the workstations are showing signs of age with speed issues and lack of resources. Some immediate memory upgrades can increase performance on several of the workstations, but overall the workstations would be rated fair to poor. Frustration levels are seemingly high among all staff personnel with respect to many computer technology issues. A large portion of the projected 2008 technology plan is to upgrade the client workstations to powerful business desktops that have a longer projected life. An updated file server is also recommended in 2008 due to current limitations on size and age as the current system will not operate effectively during the next few years if replaced during 2010 budget year. Staff Concerns on Current Network Jimmy Brand met with members of the District to discuss the computer network technology and its effect on current staff and volunteers. Their comments are sorted by subject matter with Brand Networking recommendations in red parentheses: Connectivity ./ DSL link to Deephaven location via fIrewall is very slow; [Need to upgrade ISP service level in order to provide faster throughput] ./ Wireless LAN is not dependable and concerns about wireless security; [Notebook and access point updates should help fix issues; Also, wireless security plan should be followed and documented] File Server ./ Disk storage of 36Gb is undersized for the District's growth and for utilization of an Exchange mail server; ./ Tape backup procedures are not in effect to systematically backup critical data on a daily basis; [Tape drive in file server and related software are more than adequate to provide daily backup; Need daily administrative procedure to insure data is archived properly] ./ Operating system software and manuals are not present and cannot be accounted for; ./ Single processor server is lacking in power to drive a Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 installation which includes Exchange mail; [Dual processor CPU with RAID 5 disk anays will provide speed and data fault tolerance for long term use] Workstations ./ Little reliability in many of the workstations primarily due to age and resources; [Life cycle of desktops should be at four years or less; Some current pc's can have inexpensive memory upgrades as a temporary fix] ./ Simple tasks like burning a CD cannot be done; [Appears that some staff bring projects home to complete as frustration level is high] Notebooks ./ Current notebooks are too old and too slow which results in inefficiencies and lack of portability; [Useful1ife on notebooks should be three years or less] ./ Notebooks should be available for community education and emergency response Support ./ Absence of support personnel make it difficult for staff and volunteers to remedy problems on a timely basis; Many issues stay unresolved for months; Volunteer support has been helpful and appreciated but cannot always solve problems on a timely basis; [1-laving an on-call IT consultant should resolve most major issues on a timely basis] Software ./ Network antivirus software has expired and no maintenance contract updated; [This is a mission critical tas.k in order to provide file server and desktop antivirus protection immediately] ./ Compatibility issues between older versions of Office still exist; [Difficult and expensive to update every station for cach new release; A computer replacemcnt program should fix these problems as older pc's are recycled] ./ Updated version of Firehouse Software needs to be purchased and installed; [Outdated version exists and needs to be updated for training and equipment modules] Speed ./ Many workstations are lacking memory resources which accounts for lack of speed; Some of these workstations can be upgraded Web Site ./ Web site is not functional at present time; [This site can be a valuable tool for community resource] Security ./ Need to provide login security for network access and change of passwords; [Documentation of network security is mandatory and procedures followed to maintain secure access to data] ./ Disaster recovery plan is not present with respect to network data ./ Facility sharing with South Lake Police; [Internet bandwidth is only shared resource on computer network; Police Department has a controlled environment and not feasible for cost sharing at this time] Email ./ Currently there is no remote access to email from outside the office; [Exchange mail server will address this issue for accessing mailboxes from any internet connection in the world] ./ Junk mail problem is significant with many users getting tons of spam in their mailboxes on a daily basis; [Spam filtering can be purchased from an outside party; These filtering systems can tie directly into the Exchange mail server and provide a reliable and friendly mail system to all users] ./ Simple tasks like Out-of-Office assistant cannot be performed ./ Interoffice email needs to be routed outside of District; [Exchange mail server will fix issue of interoffice mail] Printing ./ Multiple inkjet desktop printers are slow and expensive to operate; [Need to address networked laser copiers to improve speed and curb ink costs] ./ Report printing is slow on inkjet printers [\\7 orkgroup printing to copiers will alleviate problem] ./ Copiers are outdated and not networked; Fax ./ Quality of faxes is poor due to age of fax machine Organization ./ Very little has been done over the past few years to maintain organization of data files or purging of unnecessary data; ./ Contacts and calendars not shared; [Setting up Exchange server will allow for Microsoft Outlook public contacts and calendars to be shared for etliciency and accuracy] Accounting ./ Currently all bookkeeping is performed outside of the office; Many joint power organizations keep their own books which are subject to audit; [Staff would like to obtain a multi-user QuickBooks program for daily accounting; District can obtain financial and budget comparison information 011 an immediate basis] Training ./ Too much technology with no training budget is a concern; [Many fire and police department users are not computer wizards and technology poses a challenge without adequate training] Technology Improvements ./ Air cards will be needed for network connectivity for the four truck notebooks installed through the grant program ./ Future software requests; o PrePlan-Fire district planning for business and industry o Hazardous Materials-Chemical information for hazardous materials mitigation GIS mapping-Computerized mapping software o Firehouse software-Purchase upated modules for training and equipment ./ Additional digital cameras should be budgeted as only one camera is available at each location; ./ Voice recording could be a useful tool to save typing time and provide accuracy; [Staff can record on site and translate into the network when back at office] Implementation Strategy The projected budget depicts a 2008 purchase of seven desktop workstations and two notebooks. A common strategy is to place the newest workstations in locations which require the most horsepower [i.e. Dispatch, Fire Chief, Support Staff, and Inspectors]. The current workstations at these locations would then be rolled out to other locations [i.e. Officers, Relief Association]. The proposed file server upgrade would include the installation of Exchange mail server which will provide a reliable interoffice and external email system for the District. The Exchange installation will allow for staff to have shared contact and calendar information for increased efficiency and remote email access from other locations. This is especially important in a volunteer organization such as the Fire District and for ease of use in an email driven society. Summary In a technology business where the world seems to practically change overnight with respect to equipment and cost, we prepare technology plans on the basis of our best approximation of future costs and direction of the customer. Most government agencies cannot always afford the latest and greatest technology but we must attempt to provide an upgrade path so we can alleviate large unbudgeted outlays while providing staff with a reasonably efficient and enjoyable workplace. Considering the size and layout of the facility, discussions with District staff and overall observations, I believe that the quantity of installed workstations at present is adequate. Also, notebook computers are not good substitutes for workstation desktops on a long term basis. Computer networks are constantly in a growth phase primarily due to technological enhancements in industry software and relatively short-term equipment obsolescence. These networks cannot manage themselves and therefore a support mechanism must be established to resolve issues and provide routine maintenance. As can be gathered from my analysis and discussions with District staff, the technology issues that face us today are pretty severe. 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Gf1 ..... u .- ,:: = IZl eJ) .,.... .- .~ 1Zlt- ~~~ I-~~ ._ ~ N ~I->> I- 0 eo: .s f ~ ..:a ~ ~z ~ ~ ('f) ~ ~ > ~ l- N CIJ r.r.;.r.r.;. =~ r.r.;. .- ~ 1111111111 111111111 ~ :j:I:: = o .- ..... eo: ..... r.r.;. document management advanced imaging solutions Prepared Exclusively For Excelsior Fire District PREP ARED BY: Ryan Keating Account Manager (952) 930-1882 May 24, 2007 rkeating@ais-nln.cOln Current Situation, Executive Summary, and Proposed Solution.f()f Excelsior Fire District Current Situation The Excelsior Fire District us currently utilizing old, outdated products for their digital print/copy situation. The Excelsior Fire District is using hand me down Sharp copiers that were at one time state of the art, but are now nine and ten year old products that are stalting to become unreliable devices, and causing more down time as time passes. The Excelsior Fire District is currently not utilizing networked multi-function products, and instead is using separate small consumer type printers and fax machines for all of their printing and faxing needs. These consumer grade products can be very slow and unproductive and can be extremely costly to service and supply. Executive Sunul1ary The copier world has changed from quite a bit since the Excelsior Fire District last looked at their overall print/copy situation. The current set up of having separate copy, fax and print solutions is no longer the recommended set up for office environments. The majority of businesses have moved towards utilizing multi-functioning devices that can handle all of their copy, fax and print needs. Businesses are doing this for many reasons, the main two being; more productive solutions and less overall cost of ownership. Current Fire Chief Scott Gerber has done a very nice job envisioning what the Excelsior Fire District should look like to be the most productive environment for their print, copy, fax solutions, while also making sure that he is being as cost effective as possible. Advanced Imaging Solutions has partnered with the Excelsior Fire District for many years, and has been asked to analyze the current situation and help find a more reliable, productive and cost effective manner of doing business. Proposed Solution Advanced Imaging Solutions is proposing that the Excelsior Fire District streamlines their products by utilizing more productive and cost effective multi-functioning solutions. AIS recommends that the Excelsior Fire District streamlines their upstairs workgroup area by utilizing one multi-function digital print/fax/copy/scan solution (either a color or black solution) and that the majority ofthe larger jobs get sent to this solution. This solution will allow the Excelsior Fire District to be much more productive, reduce the need for more equipment, and will result in less cost of operation than the current set up. The reason for sending the majority of the volume to the multi-function solution is because the cost per page on this solution is on average much less than the current print/fax devices that the Excelsior Fire District is using. For the downstairs locations AIS recommends that the Excelsior Fire District replaces the Sharp Ll6l and Lexmark printer with a multi-function copy and print solution. In the communications room, AIS recommends a small desktop multi-function solution to replace the HP Office Jet multi-function. The recommended solutions will allow the Excelsior Fire District to move from hand me down copiers and consumer grade products to multi-function commercial grade solutions that will allow for much less downtime, more productivity, greater ease of use, stronger reliability, better print quality and less cost of operation. r..c:i~-=> .:lii ilu"oril7r}iiOI7 (-'ndosed H'i/ltin this. dOU[}jic'nt is' ciH!!idcn!joj nnd}n.the in/ended U."d; o(E:x{:dsio!' Fire District UHfj.,. 7 ai:s:=J Proposed Digital Solution For Excelsior Fire District document manegement advanced ImaQlng solUtionS- Proposed Solution A: Sh~lrp AR-355N Digital Imager Print/Copy/Fax/Scan System Configuration: . 35 ppm digital imager . Single pass duplex scanner . 4 x 500 sheet paper or 2 x 500 + 2,000 sheet paper . Tray-less dup1exing . 40 GB HDD-intema1 doc storage . Envelope feeding capabilities . Network PCL print ready . Multitasking processor . Network scanning-scan to emai1, file, desktop, Sharpdesk scanning software . 33.6 modem faxing System Configuration: Sharp AR-168D Print/Copy/Fax/Scan . 16 ppm-600 dpi . Standard 250 sheet tray . 50 sheet manual bypass (up to 8 Y2 x 14) . 30 sheet document feeder . 32 MB memory . 33.6 modem fax . Network Printing and Scanning Proposed Solution: Sharp AR-M355N Sharp AR-168D Purchase Price $9,515 $2,400 36 month lease $275 $70 48 month lease $228 $59 Service and Supply contracts: Sharp AR-M355N 5,000 black impressions x $.011= $55 a month Sharp AR-168D 2,500 black impressions x $.0192= $48 a month S'ervice am! Supply includes delivery, set-up, network connection, training on the equipment as configured above and full service maintenance including all parts, labor, supplies, and toner, excluding paper and staples. All impressions are billed rate set above. C~iily "iii iJ?(UFmtftiol7 encirJsed wi/i!in this dOCU/!it'lii r<.: cOJ{!hlcNt;U! ond.fiu' (he in/cnded use (~rE~rL'e!sj(}j' Fire Di5:lric/ ()Ii~r. 8 a~=> Proposed Digital Solution For Excelsior Fire District document managemant ----S'dvar:;c;e;dimeging. solutiarls----. Proposed Solution B: Sharp AR-350N Digital Imager (newly refurbished) Print/Copy/Fax/Scan System Configuration: . 35 ppm digital imager . Single pass duplex scanner . 4 x 500 sheet paper or 2 x 500 + 2,000 sheet paper . Tray-less duplexing . Envelope feeding capabilities . Network peL print ready . Multitasking processor . Network scanning-scan to email, file, desktop, Sharp desk scanning software . 33.6 modem faxing System Configuration: Sharp AR-168DPrint/Copy/Fax/Scan . 16 ppm-600 dpi . Standard 250 sheet tray . 50 sheet manual bypass (up to 8 1'2 x 14) . 30 sheet document feeder . 32 MB memory . 33.6 modem fax . Network Printing and Scanning Proposed Solution: Sharp AR-M350N Sharp AR-168D Purchase Price $5,500 $2,400 36 month lease $162 $70 48 month lease $137 $59 Service and Supply contracts: Sharp AR-M350N 5,000 black impressions x $.011= $55 a month Sharp AR-168D 2,500 black impressions x $.0192= $48 a month Service ([nd Suppl)' includes delivery, set-up, network connection, training on the equipment as configured above and full service maintenance including all parts, labor, supplies, and toner, excluding paper and staples. All impressions are billed rate set above. (~~~ :'Iii il'!/ilnnuiiol7 cncilJ:w:d lviI/iiI! this rloC/.IJift'l7! ii', cl)j~/idcl;!i({! nndf(F (he inft:'nrfcd use (~.rL\L'elsjl!r Fire Di,\'lrit'/ un!y 9 a~-=:> Proposed Digital Solution For Excelsior Fire District c::JOCUr::r::'.~t _'::!:1.!:l.'::18Q.~rT1ent_ . .- advanced imaging solutions Proposed Solution B: Konica Minolta C-350 Black & Color Printer/Copier/Scanner (newly refurbished) System Configuration: . 22 ppm Full Color . 35 ppm Black & White . True 600 x 600 dpi (Scanning/Printing) . Up to 12 x 18 paper . 1 x 250 sheet universal paper cassette . 1 x 500 sheet paper cassette . 100 sheet Reversing automatic document feeder . 150 sheet bypass . Tray-less duplexing . Network Scanning-scan to email, file, desktop . PCL Network Printing :\ q -:'\i r _ - ~'~::~,~~ ,\ -~ L'I 1',11..' . '~ L System Configuration: Sharp AR-168D Print/Copy/Fax/Scan . 16 ppm-600 dpi . Standard 250 sheet tray . 50 sheet manual bypass (up to 8 Y2 x 14) . 30 sheet document feeder . 32 MB memory . 33.6 modem fax . Network Printing and Scanning Proposed Solution: Konica Minolta C350 Sharp FO-DC-535 Sharp AR-168D (fax Image is on page 11) Purchase Price $8,500 $1,700 $2,400 36 month lease $246 $49 $70 48 month lease $204 $41 $59 Service and Supply contracts: Konica Minolta C350 5,000 black impressions x $.011= $55 a month, color x $.10 a page Sharp AR-168D 2,500 black impressions x $.0192= $48 a month (fax machines do not have a service agreement) Service and SlIpp!r includes delivery, set-up, network cOlmection, training on the equipment as configured above and full service maintenance including all parts, labor, supplies, and toner, excluding paper and staples. All impressions are billed rate set above. Cii~-=> /Iii it?/nrmr..ffiol7 ~~..nciiJsed Ivithin flti.I.' dOCUIJ/i;.'fI! is cIJil/idcJlfid! nnrlj;'Ji" {he in/ended usr; (~rL>:c'clsi{'r Fire f)iSlricf ()Ji~j:. 10 aID dooument management -.--.BdVS.r;csd-im-egTngeOlutlon-e-..----. System Configuration: Sharp FO DC-535 . 33.6 Kbps G3 modem . MH, MR, MMR, JBIG Compression . 4.7" Tilting screen . Scan speed 1.3 sec per page . 2 second per page transmission . Standard 750 sheet paper capacity . 50 sheet document feeder . 8 MB flash memory . Duplex scan ability . 59 One-touch rapid dials . 100 coded speed dials Proposed Digital Solution For Excelsior Fire District Manufacturers We partner with the very best to bring you best in the industry. Sharp and Konica Minolta are some of the top manufactures worldwide. I<ONICA MINOLTA Ci'~:==> Ali il~iurf!!:J!io!7 cnc!o.":ed \viihin this dOCUl!if.'ii! is clIJ!!rdcn!hd nnd.f;If' tfw jl1/t.:'nr/cd IIse o/r.:r:c'e!sim' Fir!? Dislricl Ulif\'. 11 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927' (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128' www.cLshorewood.mn.us . cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us Celebrating 50 Years. 1956 - 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen DATE: 7 June 2007 RE: Noise Regulations FILE NO. City Code (Chapter 500) Having received a resident complaint regarding noises emanating from maintenance equipment at the Minnetonka Country Club, Councilmember Callies has asked staff to address our current regulations relative to the control of noise. Noise is regulated under two sections of the City Code - Section 5D1.05 Subd. 6. (Nuisances) and Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.m. (Zoning). Both ofthese sections refer to Minnesota Code of Rules 7030, which are the Mimlesota Pollution Control Agency noise regulations. These regulation deal primarily with decibel levels and set forth standards for daytime and nighttime activity. Shorewood applies these rules where we receive complaints involving sustained levels of noise (e.g. HV AC systems are the most common culprits). Certain land use activities for which noise presents an issue are controlled by Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.t. (Zoning - Business Hours), and in some cases the conditional use permit process can include provisions relative to noise. The Shorewood Village/CUB Foods case is a good example. Finally, we attempt to control noise generated by property development and construction activities through the land use and building pennit processes. Our standard development agreement, or example, will state that constructions hours are limited to the following hours: M-F: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sat.: 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sun.: No construction without prior approval of City Engineer ,ll- t ~ PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .... Memorandum Re: Noise Regulations 7 June 2007 These same hours are imposed with building permits. It is worth noting that this has been the City's policy - there is no written code setting forth these hours. As a policy, enforcement has been an issue on occasion. The Police Department, for example, will not write tickets when an ordinance is not being violated. Nevertheless, the policy has worked reasonably well. We have an agreement with the police that they will investigate complaints and advise us of problems. Often times the police just stopping by is enough for contractors to adjust their activities. In other cases, contractors concemed about delayed permit processing or inspections (while we are spending our time responding to the complaint) are generally cooperative. What our current code and policy do not address are "untimely" noises - lawn mowers, leaf blowers, loud music, power tools, etc. Nor do our rules address types of noises. In a recent complaint we found the subject property to be in compliance with decibel levels, even though the noise being generated had a very amloying pitch. The City has discussed noise regulations in the past, opting not to codify the current policies. Part of the reason for not doing so is that whatever regulations are adopted apply to residents as well as contractors or businesses. If the Council thinks it is time to formalize our current policies and strengthen our codes, staff should be directed to research other codes and come back with a draft amendment. Any such amendment should involve the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department relative to enforcement issues. Cc: Craig Dawson Tim Keane -2- CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD' SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927' (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128 . www.cLshorewood.mn.us . cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: City Council Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator Larry A. Brown, Director of Public Works June 7, 2007 Authorization for Xcel Energy To Place Surcharge for Undergrounding Utility In County Road 19 Intersection Project DATE: SUBJECT: One of the features of the County Road 19 intersection project was the placement of utility lines underground. Xcel Energy provided an original estimate of approximately $84,200. It provided a revised estimate of$169,000 early in the construction process, based on the reality of working in a tight corridor, encountering other buried utility lines and pipes that were not known to exist, and rain delays. After its work on the project was completed, Xcel presented a claim for $292,000; staff balked at the figure. After over a year of negotiations, within the past week Xcel has submitted a request for $l69,000, plus approximately $20,500 in "carrying charges" in recovering its costs for its work. Given the reality of the field conditions and the representations made by Xcel at the time of its revised estimate, staff believes that the $l90,356 total is fair to all parties. Based on the State regulatory rulings, Xcel is required only to pay for the estimated cost to place facilities when replacing them. The incremental cost to place facilities underground must be paid either by (a) the City as a corporate entity, or (b) all of the Xcel ratepayers in the city requiring the lines to be buried. In (b), the ratepayers pay a surcharge on their Xcel bill until Xcel has recovered its additional project cost. Other pertinent parts of the rules include: . The minimum surcharge is $1.00 per month . The maximum surcharge is $4.50 per month for a residential customer . Multiple projects may be pooled within the $4.50/month cap, and the minimum surcharge for anyone project may then be less than $l.OO per month . The maximum length of time for surcharge of any individual project is five years Thus, it is important to be strategic about priorities and selecting the duration of surcharges for individual projects, so that the City is not precluded from requiring underground installation due to the $4.50/month cap. Costs for one Xcel project are currently paid by surcharge - for undergrounding along Smithtown Road from Boulder Bridge south to the City limit. This $1.00/month surcharge should expire at the end of this year. ,ll- t ~ PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .... Costs for Undergrounding Xcel Utilities - CR 19 Project June ll, 2007, City Council Meeting Page 2 When the CR 19 intersection project was begun, it was the Council's expectation that these costs would be paid through the Xcel surcharge. Xcel has proposed a 35-month surcharge, which would result in a $ 1. 75/month surcharge for a residential customer. It has prepared the following chart for all classes of customers: IExcess Expenditures = $169,000 Customer Class Customers Surcharge Months Recovery Residential 2,785 $1.75 35 $170,581 Low Income 12 $1.00 35 $420 Small C&I NO 149 $1.75 35 $9,126 Small C&I 39 $5.25 35 $7,166 Large C&I 4 $7.00 35 $980 Street Lighting 10 $1.75 35 $613 Sm Mun Pump NO 18 $1.75 35 $1,103 Small Mun Pump 2 $5.25 35 $368 Large Mun Pump 0 $7.00 35 $0 Total 3,019 $190,356 Total Carrying Charges included in amount recovered $20,512 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the monthly surcharge to Xcel Energy ratepayers in Shorewood for the County Road 19 intersection project. CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 07 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MONTHLY SURCHARGE TO XCEL ENERGY RATEPAYERS IN SHOREWOOD FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ITS FACILITIES UNDERGROUND FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 19/5MITHTOWN ROAD/COUNTRY CLUB ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the facilities ofXcel Energy were placed underground as part of the County Road 19/ Smithtown Road/Country Club Road intersection improvement project during 2005-2006; and WHEREAS, the difference in the cost between placing utilities underground and replacing them overhead is not bome by Xcel Energy, but a determination by the City Council as to the source of revenue to pay this difference in cost; and WHEREAS, the City Council may authorize that this cost be paid by a surcharge by Xcel Energy on all of its ratepayers within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed terms of the surcharge as follows, IExcess Expenditures = $169,000 Customer Class Customers Surcharge Months Recovery Residential 2,785 $1.75 35 $170,581 Low Income 12 $1.00 35 $420 Small C&I NO 149 $1.75 35 $9,126 Small C&I 39 $5.25 35 $7,166 Large C&I 4 $7.00 35 $980 Street Lighting 10 $1.75 35 $613 Sm Mun Pump NO 18 $1.75 35 $1,103 Small Mun Pump 2 $5.25 35 $368 Large Mun Pump 0 $7.00 35 $0 Total 3,019 $190,356 Total Carrying Charges included in amount recovered $20,512 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shore wood that it authorizes the above monthly surcharge schedule for Xcel Energy ratepayers within Shorewood for the County Road 19/5mithtown Road/Country Club Road intersection improvement project. Adopted by the City Council this 11 th day of June, 2007 ATTEST: Christine Lizee, Mayor Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk Significant Business of the LMCC / 6/11/07 Report to Shorewood City Council Submitted by Patrick J. Hodapp LMCC Executive Committee / Treasurer 6/11/2007 . Call wait time is still an issue for some customers. We are working with Mediacom to improve the average response time to the required maximum of 30 seconds. There are complications separating call statistics from other services (e.g. phone and internet, both of which we have no authority to regulate). The executive committee will be touring the call center in Waseca, MN on June 19th. All commission members are welcome to attend. . Mediacom is still negotiating HDTV retransmission rights with CBS. LMCC has no regulatory authority on this topic, but it remains an important issue to many. . YTD performance to budget appears to be reasonable. . New officers were elected at the May Full Commission Meeting. I am still serving on the Executive Committee as Treasurer. . Our first full audit (2060 financials) is under way with Abdo, Eick & Meyers. Historically, year end reviews have been conducted by the same accounting firm that keeps our books. With the change over of accountants in 2006, a full audit is both timely and appropriate. Once the audit is complete, we will look closely at any recommendations for improvements to our internal processes and controls. . The LMCC Joint Powers Agreement is under review. It is expected this review will be completed prior to the August Full Commission Meeting. It is our hope to submit a revised JP A along with the 2008 budget for city approval. The proposed changes are expected to be relatively minor. Once the new JP A is approved, we will look at the bylaws and other internal procedures to ensure they are consistent with the requirements of the revised JP A. Changes to bylaws and other procedures may be more extensive. First they will be changed to ensure no conflict with the JP A. Then they will be changed as appropriate to more accurately reflect current practice. . Objectives / initiatives during my term as Treasurer: o Complete transition to new accounting software / accountants (complete) o Complete full audit (in process) o Complete JP A review (in process) o Complete Bylaw review (in process) o Complete review of internal controls and procedures HL1ndolA-f b-I/ -D 7